Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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

2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

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

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/HAZARDS

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

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.