SCH-MEDICAL LAB TECH - $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Tech provides medical staff and other qualified personnel with accurate, timely laboratory test results. The role performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards, maintains and calibrates scientific equipment, and assists with documenting, compiling, and distributing quality control material. The technician performs laboratory assays, quality control measures, and calibrations; operates the laboratory computer system; collects and labels specimens; maintains equipment; and supports training and supply management. The role also prepares reagents, promptly reports critical values, and follows department and hospital policies and procedures. The position is part-time and benefit eligible, based at Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan, with a night shift. The technician must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and take call as needed.

Requirements

Nationally recognized MLT certification, or eligibility for certification; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Associate's degree in a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine.
Flexibility to work varied shifts when needed and take call as needed.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

MLT experience.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely assays in hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology according to procedure manuals.
Perform, document, and process quality control measures and calibrations, and take corrective measures when indicated.
Operate the laboratory computer system, including order entry, result entry and release, and generation of hard-copy laboratory reports.
Obtain laboratory specimens by instructing patients and collecting body fluids, including venous and arterial blood specimens.
Identify and correctly label laboratory specimens.
Maintain and ensure the proper function of laboratory equipment.
Assist in training new associates.
Collect legal specimens and testify in court when subpoenaed.
Unpack, date, and properly store laboratory supplies.
Notify doctors or their designees immediately when critical values arise.
Prepare, date, and store reagents as needed.
Stay informed about department and hospital policies through meetings, minutes, and policy and procedure manuals.