Corewell Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cynet Systems•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist conducts specimen handling, processing, testing analyses, and reporting in accordance with established laboratory procedures and regulatory compliance standards. The role requires maintaining complete testing and patient-result records, following quality-control and safety policies, and ensuring accurate, timely communication of STAT or critical results. The scientist also supports department operations through training, meetings, regulatory inspections, and other duties as directed.

Requirements

A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
Strong computer skills and the ability to work across multiple computer systems.
Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance across all areas of the laboratory.
Possess or be eligible for national certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.
For candidates with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry or Biology, at least one year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing is required.
National and state licensure is required as applicable.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Ability to interact effectively with other departments.
Strong customer service skills to support client contact.
Ability to protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
Candidates educated in the United States must provide a detailed original transcript.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is preferred.
One year of clinical experience performing high-complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and departmental standard operating procedures.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines.
Adhere to quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting, correct them, or promptly notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Report STAT or critical results to clients according to department procedures.
Answer questions from customers and other laboratory personnel as needed.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site and maintain the general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents and test kits are labeled with received, expiration, and opened dates where applicable.
Review and train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department meetings and additional training or educational meetings.
Participate in applicable safety training, know the location and contents of the safety manual, and understand the location and use of safety equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections when needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.