Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Microbiology

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement:
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent 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 C childcare, auto C home insurance.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Summary:
Under close supervision, will have diverse functions in areas of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes. Performs routine qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests of repetitive nature on patient specimens following appropriate methodologies and established policies and procedures making specimen oriented decisions on predetermined criteria, including a working knowledge of critical values.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of specimens received in the laboratory.
May prepare media, stains, reagent and other solutions used in performing laboratory tests. Analyzes test results; communicates results clearly, accurately and promptly to physicians and other authorized personnel. Records tests results and reviews for accuracy and conformance to established quality control parameters.
Utilizes, calibrates and maintains automated, non-automated and computerized laboratory equipment; performs quality control checks on equipment. Obtains specimens from patients such as blood and transports to laboratory. May perform duties of Specimen Processing in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines (e.g. utilizes protective equipment such as gloves, coats, and shields) Selects, uses, cleans and maintains equipment for utilization.
Complies with established administrative lab policies and procedures. Maintains compliance with requirements of lab safety, OSHA accreditation and regulatory agencies. Maximizes the effective analysis and execution of tests through the efficient use of laboratory materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques.
Demonstrates team member characteristics to work with others in a group or team to meet operational and organizational objectives.
Employs principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to meet customer service standards.
Committed to self-development by keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to: community welfare; quality; respect and involvement; teamwork; communication; innovation and education; and efficient and effective resource use.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree in an approved Medical Lab Technician program or equivalent.
• Registry eligible or registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, National Certifying Agency or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and medical software preferred.

Responsibilities

• diverse functions in areas of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes.
• Performs routine qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests of repetitive nature on patient specimens following appropriate methodologies and established policies and procedures making specimen oriented decisions on predetermined criteria, including a working knowledge of critical values.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of specimens received in the laboratory.
• May prepare media, stains, reagent and other solutions used in performing laboratory tests.
• Analyzes test results; communicates results clearly, accurately and promptly to physicians and other authorized personnel.
• Records tests results and reviews for accuracy and conformance to established quality control parameters.
• Utilizes, calibrates and maintains automated, non-automated and computerized laboratory equipment; performs quality control checks on equipment.
• Obtains specimens from patients such as blood and transports to laboratory.
• May perform duties of Specimen Processing in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines (e.g. utilizes protective equipment such as gloves, coats, and shields)
• Selects, uses, cleans and maintains equipment for utilization.
• Complies with established administrative lab policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with requirements of lab safety, OSHA accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Maximizes the effective analysis and execution of tests through the efficient use of laboratory materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques.
• Demonstrates team member characteristics to work with others in a group or team to meet operational and organizational objectives.
• Employs principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to meet customer service standards.
• Committed to self-development by keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to: community welfare; quality; respect and involvement; teamwork; communication; innovation and education; and efficient and effective resource use.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent 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 C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree