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MercyOne · 2 days ago

Lab Technician

Davenport, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MercyOne is seeking to hire a Lab Technician to join their Genesis Family. The role involves procuring blood samples, utilizing laboratory information systems, educating patients on specimen collection, and processing specimens to maintain sample integrity.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Be proficient in the procurement of blood samples via venous and capillary techniques, from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric

Utilize use of the Laboratory Information System for activating, ordering, and resulting laboratory orders from providers and to result laboratory tests

Educate patients in the proper collection of specimens such as urine, stool and sputum

Review orders from providers, maintaining accuracy in ordering tests; occasionally must call providers' offices to obtain orders

Process specimens in the appropriate way, including looking up specimen requirements, centrifuging and separating as necessary, and storing at the appropriate temperature to maintain sample integrity and testing acceptability

Ready specimens for transfer to reference laboratories, including completing the required paperwork for transfer and ensuring STAT specimens are processed and transported in a timely manner, including calling a STAT courier and completing the necessary paperwork for the transfer

Perform both waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serology areas under the guidance and supervision of an MLT or MT

Keep accurate records, such as temperature monitoring, quality control for all laboratory testing and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance

Qualification

Blood sample procurementLaboratory Information SystemCLIA testingSpecimen processingMedical Assistant certificationPhlebotomy certificationRecord keepingPatient education

Required