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MERCY HEALTH CORPORATION Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical in JANESVILLE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Provides patient care by collecting and processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. MLS or MLT MHTC, Janesville WI 80 Hours/2 Weeks Day Shift Position Overview In this Generalist position, you will be performing and analyzing waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory tests as defined by CLIA in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Blood Bank. Automated as well as Manual Methods will be utilized as defined by Mercy\'s Polices & Procedures. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail. In addition to assisting the medical staff with identifying key laboratory testing results, a few additional Key Responsibilities will be: Calibrations and Quality Control for instrumentation Preventative Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting Assuring policy-designated turnaround times for results are met and appropriately reported and documented Maintain a well-rounded competency of all procedures and instruments within the laboratory Position Requirements Bachelor\'s Degree of Medical Laboratory Sciences OR Associate\'s Degree in Medical Technology CLIA 493.1489 Standard Qualifications for High Complexity Testing MT/MLS Generalist or MLT Certification - Within 12 months of hire Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collects patient specimens as needed. Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks. Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated. Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures. Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified. Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology,... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1F9BE2D0EB4C4EEC