MEDICAL LAB TECH-UM Health Sparrow Clinton - New Hire Incentive

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Tech is responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate and timely laboratory test results. This role requires the capability to perform a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards. Key duties include maintaining and calibrating highly scientific equipment, and assisting in the documentation, compilation, and distribution of Quality Control Material. The job description covers minimum essential duties, and associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader, with leadership retaining the right to alter or modify position duties.

Requirements

Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for a certification for a MLT. If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire.
None (Work Experience)
Associate's degree in an MLT program.
An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine.
Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to work independently.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

MLT experience.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. In each of these areas, the generation of a laboratory value is the result of following a strict protocol, which is outlined in the procedure manuals.
Is responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals. This should include performance, documentation, corrective measures if indicated, and processing of the data.
Should be proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory. This should include order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report.
Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections.
Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens.
Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory.
Assists in training of new associates.
Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena.
Unpacks, dates and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive.
Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise.
Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed.
Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policy and procedure manuals.