Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works in the Core Lab at Trinity Health Livonia. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, working afternoon/evening shifts consisting of 10-hour shifts. The role performs laboratory testing and related quality, equipment, and reporting tasks, including timely communication of abnormal or unexpected results and resolution of routine issues with nursing units or client offices. An $8,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The organization describes its commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
A bachelor's degree in science combined with relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting may be considered; educational transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if an MLS/MT degree has not been obtained.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Record and/or enter laboratory test results into the laboratory computer system and advise the supervisor of spurious, unusual, or highly abnormal results before release.
Report stat, highly abnormal, or unexpected test results promptly and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Compare test results with previous patient results when indicated and bring unusual fluctuations to the attention of a supervisor or pathologist.
Perform required quality control and equipment maintenance, and calibrate and operate laboratory equipment used for assigned tests.
Notify appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality-control aberrations according to department policy and procedure.
Prepare standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
Contact nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results, clarification of requests, and other routine problems.