POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens to provide accurate and reliable data for clinical assessment of patients. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Obtains proper specimens for testing.
Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.
Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analytes and interprets results.
Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:
Birth-28 days: Neonate
1-18 Months: Infant
18 Mo-3 Yrs: Toddler
3-6 Yrs: Pre-School Aged
6-12 Yrs: School-Aged
12-18 Yrs: Adolescents
18-65 Yrs: Adults
65+ Yrs: Geriatrics