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MercyOne · 2 weeks ago

Lab Technician Lead Clinic

Clinton, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MercyOne is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care and is seeking a Lab Technician Clinic Lead. The role involves performing clinical testing, ensuring specimen integrity, and providing administrative support while adhering to laboratory standards and compliance requirements.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Independently performs clinical testing to provide accurate and timely clinical diagnostic information to healthcare providers

Monitors the collection, transportation, storage, identification and processing of specimens to ensure specimen integrity prior to testing

Take appropriate action if acceptable criteria are not met

Performs preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment

Communicates problems and potential problems to appropriate staff members

Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision

Works independently and organizes work to meet established guidelines and records, such as turn-around times, while maintaining patient confidentiality

Adheres to laboratory policies and procedures, personnel policies and administrative policies and procedures. Also performs work activities in a manner that ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (CLIA)

Observes safety and infection control policies and procedures, informs management of any hazards which may exist and assists in corrective action

Assists in the instruction and orientation of new personnel

Maintain flexibility with laboratory scheduling to help fulfill staffing requirements

Performs phlebotomy and clerical duties as required

Interact with clinic staff, physicians and clients in a professional manner. Schedules staff and may initiate disciplinary process up to verbal warning. Participates in hiring and termination as necessary

Conducts performance appraisals

Actively participates in department meetings and continuing education

Assists in maintaining an adequate level of supplies in the department

Participates in policy and procedure review

Serves on Lab committees as requested

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

Qualification

Clinical testingSpecimen integrityLaboratory softwareBasic Life SupportProfessionalismBasic computer skillsTeamworkCollaboration

Required

High school or equivalent

Basic Life Support

More than 2 years' lab experience required

Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork

Has knowledge of and can operate laboratory related computer software and systems

Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures