Histotechnician Student

Tenet • Detroit, MI

24d

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs routine clinical laboratory tests of a repetitive nature, typically within one laboratory section. Follows appropriate methodologies and established policies and procedures to perform routine qualitative and quantitative tests on patient specimens. Prepares and maintains accurate records of specimens received. May prepare media, stains, reagents, and other solutions used for laboratory testing. Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians and other authorized personnel. Records results and reviews them for accuracy and conformity with established quality-control parameters. Uses, calibrates, and maintains automated, non-automated, and computerized laboratory equipment, and performs equipment quality-control checks. Obtains patient specimens, such as blood, and transports them to the laboratory. Selects, uses, cleans, and maintains equipment. Complies with laboratory administrative policies and procedures and with laboratory safety, OSHA, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional integrated laboratory system serving eight Detroit Medical Center hospitals and the broader Southeast Michigan market. Its services include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, centralized stat and blood bank laboratories, and outreach services. The laboratory offers a test menu of more than 1,000 tests and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems and out-of-state facilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests on patient specimens, following established methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of specimens received in the laboratory.
• Prepare media, stains, reagents, and other solutions used in laboratory testing, as needed.
• Analyze test results and relay results to physicians and other authorized personnel.
• Record test results and review them for accuracy and conformance with established quality-control parameters.
• Use, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, including automated, non-automated, and computerized equipment; perform equipment quality-control checks.
• Obtain patient specimens, such as blood, and transport them to the laboratory.
• Select, use, clean, and maintain equipment.
• Comply with laboratory administrative policies and procedures and laboratory safety, OSHA, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed