Medical Lab Scientist

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist will be responsible for recording and entering laboratory computer results of tests performed. They will advise the supervisor of spurious, unusual, or highly abnormal results before releasing them. The role involves reporting stat tests and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner according to established policies. This position requires comparing test results with previous patient data and alerting supervisors to unusual fluctuations. The scientist will perform required quality control, equipment maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment pertinent to the assigned section. They will also notify appropriate personnel of issues such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations. Preparation of standards, reagents, and other testing materials is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the role involves contacting nursing units or client offices for results, clarification of requests, and other routine problems.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting.
• Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
• Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed.
• Advises supervisor of spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
• Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section to which assigned.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
• Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
• Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.

What This Job Offers

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