Mercy Integrated Medical Laboratory Science Program — St. Vincent Medical Center

Program Overview

The Mercy Integrated Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program is one of the most successful and respected MLS programs in the nation. This reputation is based on the fact that our certification scores are consistently among the highest of more than 200 programs nationwide. We contribute our success to our small class sizes, individual instruction, committed faculty and our new state-of-the-art facility. We are strongly committed to providing students with the best educational experience possible.

The program is based in Mercy Integrated Laboratories on the campus of Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. This state-of-the-art laboratory opened in March of 2000 and services Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center, Mercy Health – St. Anne and Mercy Health – St. Charles in addition to outreach, outpatient and long-term care facilities throughout the region. The lab employs approximately 200 professionals to perform more than 3.2 million tests a year. In 2023, we added a clinical experience location at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. A limited number of students will complete all didactic lessons via live Zoom with us at St. Vincent’s while completing their clinical laboratory experience on site at St. Rita’s in Lima. 

Our Mission

The Medical Laboratory Science program strives to be the most successful and respected MLS program in the nation. We are strongly committed to preparing the highest qualified lab professionals to meet the needs of the community and Mercy Health Laboratories. We provide an educational experience that is comprehensive, innovative and responsive to the needs of the profession. Our dedicated staff enable the students to join them in improving the health and well-being of our communities.

Program Outcomes:

**In the year 2021 we had a total of 3 students. Two out of the three students passed their BOC in first year.
***Year 2023, this reflects the current status; students have 1 year from graduation to pass board of certification exam.

Accreditation

The MLS program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)*. The program was established in 1950 and until the year 2000 operated as Riverside School of Medical Technology where all graduates passed a National Certification Examination to become MT (ASCP) Medical Technologists and/or CLS (NCA) Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

*NAACLS
5600 N River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (773)714-8880
Fax: (773)714-8886
www.naacls.org
naaclsinfo@naacls.org 

Contact Us

Stephanie Damman, MLS (ASCP)
Program Director 
Mercy Integrated Medical Laboratory Science Program
2222 Cherry St.
Toledo, Ohio 43608
Email: stephanie_damman@mercy.com
Phone: 419-251-5892