MLT - Medical Lab Technician - Core Laboratory
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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*Requisition* R128187 *Market* Lorain, Ohio *Department* Core
Laboratory - Lorain *Shift* Evenings/Nights *Schedule* Full-time
*Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health**New hires
eligible for $25k sign-on bonus!**Summary of Primary
Function/General Purpose of Position*Medical Lab Technicians (MLT)
assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects
of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results
of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms
test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make
appropriate determinations.***Essential Job Functions*** Performs
routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic
tests.** Confirms test results and provides the physician with data
necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment
of disease.** Follows quality control programs, assuring the
accuracy and reliability of test results.** Performs, records, and
evaluates Quality Control.** Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots
laboratory instruments and equipment.** Assist with training of new
employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing
procedures.** Performs computer function on both Lab Information
Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).**
Participates in continuing education in respective areas of
expertise.** Assists with inventory control.**This document is not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as
required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.***Licensing/Certification***MLT Medical Laboratory
Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized
certification agency (preferably ASCP)
(required)***Education***Must have one of the
following:**Associates, Medical Lab Technology**Completed at least
60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of
biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited
by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have
successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a
nationally accredited agency**Completed a 50-week U.S. military
medical laboratory training course within the past ten years***Work
Experience***5 years of technical experience in a clinical
laboratory setting (required)***Training***None***Skills***Active
Listening**Service Orientation**Coordination**Verbal and Written
Communication**Problem Solving**Customer
Service**Organization**Time Management**Data Entry**Microsoft
Office**Telephone Skills**Lab Information Systems**Laboratory
Diagnostic Tests**Analyze data**Laboratory equipment**Quality
assurance and control**Chemistry**Biology**Phlebotomy**Patient
care***Working Conditions***Periods of high stress and fluctuating
workloads may occur**May be exposed to physical altercations and
verbal abuse**May be required to use physical restraints**May be
exposed to high noise levels and bright lights**May be exposed to
limited hazardous substances or body fluids***May be exposed to
human blood and other potentially infectious materials***May have
periods of constant interruptions**Required to car travel to
off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
conditions**Prolonged periods of working alone*** Individuals in
this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use
personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies
concerning infection control.***Physical
Requirements***Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%**Lifting/Carrying
(50-100 lbs.) 0%**Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%**Push/Pull (50-100
lbs.) 1-33%**Stoop/Kneel 1-33%**Crawling 0%**Climbing 0%**Balance
1-33%**Bending 1-33%**Sitting 34-66%**Walking 67-100%**Standing
67-100%***Additional Physical Requirements/Haza*rds**Manual
dexterity (eye/hand coordination)**Perform shift work**Hear
alarms/telephone/audio recorder**Reach above shoulder**Repetitive
arm/hand movements**Finger Dexterity**Color Vision**Acuity -
far**Acuity - near**Depth perception**Use of latex
products**Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents**Exposure
to moving mechanical parts**Exposure to dust/fumes**Exposure to
potential electrical shock**Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic
energy**Exposure to high pitched noises**Gaseous risk
exposure***Patient Population***Neonates (0-4 weeks)**Infant (1-12
months)**Pediatrics (1-12 years)**Adolescents (13-17 years)**Adults
(18-64 years)**Geriatrics (65 years and older)**MercyHealth is an
equal opportunity employer.**Many of our opportunities reward* your
hard work with:** *Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and
vision plans** *Prescription drug coverage** *Flexible spending
accounts** *Life insurance w/AD&D** *Employer contributions to
retirement savings plan when eligible** *Paid time off**
*Educational Assistance** *And much more ***Benefits offerings vary
according to employment status***S**cheduled Weekly
Hours:***36*Work Shift: *Evenings/Nights *Department: *Core
Laboratory - LorainAll applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic
information, or protected veteran status, and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to
view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for
Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative
Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email
recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability
and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the
employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition
Team at [recruitment@mercy.com](mailto:recruitment@mercy.com)**
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