Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Microbiology

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Lab Scientist performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. The role analyzes test results, prepares samples for testing, calculates test findings, maintains records, and prepares solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other testing materials while determining their validity.

The position processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory results, performs operational duties and maintenance, and conducts advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The scientist also serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. 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 system serves Southeast Michigan and other healthcare systems, offers a test menu of more than 1,000 tests, and sends less than 1% of tests to outside reference laboratories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent qualification, including qualifying military training or a qualifying HHS examination completed before February 28, 1992, meeting CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Registered or registry-eligible through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS); certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire if registry eligible.
• Non-U.S.-trained personnel must complete an equivalency evaluation through ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire.
• State licensure, where 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 various types of laboratory equipment.
• Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of experience as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist 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 materials used in testing, and determine their validity.
• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
• Review and report laboratory results.
• Perform laboratory operational duties and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment at an advanced level.
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

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/dependent care 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
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, with required relevant experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level