Corewell Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cynet Systems•Grand Rapids, MI

19h

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works in the Hematology and Coagulation departments of the laboratory. The role involves analyzing specimens using approved procedures, reviewing and releasing results, maintaining complete testing and quality records, and following laboratory standard operating procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The position also supports quality control, instrument and procedural calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, customer interactions, training, and regulatory inspections as needed. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, good computer skills, adaptability to multiple computer systems, and knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory operations. The role requires the ability to prioritize work, handle several procedures simultaneously, interact effectively with other departments, provide good customer service, and protect patient confidentiality.

Requirements

ASCP National Medical Technologist Certification is required.
Possess or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.
A minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required for candidates with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology.
Provide a detailed original transcript if educated in the United States.
Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
Hold national and state licensure as required.
Have a solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
Have good computer skills and the ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Have knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and all areas of the laboratory.
Be able to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Interact effectively with other departments.
Maintain good customer service skills for required client interactions.
Protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in 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 department 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 laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from laboratory performance specifications.
Follow department procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to clients.
Answer questions from customers or other laboratory personnel, if applicable.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
Maintain the general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents and test kits are labeled with received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates when applicable.
Review and train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department meetings and additional training or educational sessions.
Participate in applicable safety training, know the location and contents of the safety manual, and understand how to use applicable safety equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.