Corewell Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cynet Systems•Royal Oak, MI

21d

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist follows established laboratory procedures for specimen processing, testing, and reporting while maintaining compliance with safety, quality-control, and regulatory standards. The role involves analyzing specimens, reviewing and releasing results, documenting testing and quality activities, and helping ensure laboratory systems perform within established specifications. The successful candidate must understand basic laboratory testing, quality control and assurance, and laboratory operations, and be able to work effectively across multiple computer systems. The position also requires effective interaction with other departments and clients, strong customer service, and protection of patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
Strong computer skills and ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and all areas of the laboratory.
Possess or be eligible for national certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.
National and state licensure as applicable.
For foreign-educated candidates, provide a detailed credential evaluation from International Education Research Foundation.
For United States-educated candidates, provide a detailed original transcript.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Ability to interact effectively with other departments.
Strong customer service skills for client interactions.
Ability to 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 analysis, 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 safety guidelines and protocols.
Adhere to quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
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 when possible, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Follow department procedures when reporting STAT or critical results.
Answer questions from customers or other laboratory personnel as applicable.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site and maintain the general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates, as 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 as needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Interact effectively with other departments, provide strong customer service in client interactions, and protect patient confidentiality.