Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing on patient specimens under general supervision, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. The role analyzes test results, prepares samples, calculates findings, maintains records, and prepares solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials while determining their validity. The scientist processes and tests laboratory specimens, reviews and reports results, performs operational duties and maintenance, and provides advanced troubleshooting for laboratory instruments and equipment. The position also serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with required relevant experience. DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital provides a range of hospital and outpatient services, including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services. The hospital also operates outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers in Wayne and Oakland Counties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or a qualifying HHS examination as described in the cited CLIA regulations.
Meet CLIA criteria for high-complexity testing under 42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491.
Be registered or registry-eligible with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS); registry eligibility must be completed within 12 months of hire.
For non-U.S.-trained personnel, complete an equivalency evaluation through ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire.
Obtain state licensure if 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 all types of laboratory specimens.
Review and report laboratory results.
Perform operational duties and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment at an advanced level.
Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.