Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Core Lab at Trinity Health Livonia. The role is full-time, 40 hours a week, with a day shift (approximately 4:30 am - 1:00 pm), or part-time, 20 hours a week, with an afternoon/evening shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm). The Medical Laboratory Scientist will record and enter laboratory computer results, advise supervisors of unusual results, report stat and highly abnormal results, compare test results with previous ones, perform quality control and equipment maintenance, calibrate and operate laboratory equipment, notify personnel of problems, prepare standards and reagents, and contact nursing units or client offices for clarification.

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 and advises supervisor 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 and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level