Medical Laboratory Scientist - Core Lab

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist for their Core Lab. This role involves performing laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, and ensuring the accuracy and timely reporting of results. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with sign-on bonuses available for evening and night shifts.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting.
Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed.
Advises supervisor of spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance.
Calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of tests pertinent to the section to which assigned.
Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.