Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Microbiology

Tenet • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing. Calculates test findings and maintains records. Prepares and determines the validity of solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials used in testing. Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports laboratory results; performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; and acts as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Its services include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, centralized stat and blood bank laboratories, and a full-service outreach infrastructure. The laboratory offers a test menu of over 1,000 tests, sends less than 1% of tests to outside reference laboratories, and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and facilities outside the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited medical technology school, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or a qualifying HHS examination under the cited CLIA regulations.
• Registered or registry eligible through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
• For non-US-trained personnel, an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• State licensure, as required.
• Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all areas of a physician office.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate laboratory equipment.
• Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard formulas and procedures.
• Analyze test results and prepare samples for testing.
• Calculate test findings and maintain records.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other testing materials and determine their validity.
• Process and test laboratory specimens.
• Review and report laboratory results.
• Perform laboratory operational duties and maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus with required relevant experience.
• 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-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include 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