Medical Laboratory Technician

OneOncology • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or 3 years of related work experience. Experience: Successful completion of medical laboratory technician internship and current ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification is preferred. Other: Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required. Experience using laboratory information system (LIS) is required. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations. Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum. Knowledge of microscope usage is a must. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to prioritize and organize workload. Must be able to tolerate standing 90% of the workday. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Good phlebotomy skills required. Maintenance of yearly competencies required. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients. Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience: Three years of related work experience is preferred. Excellent people skills a plus. Self-motivated employee with willingness to accept and make changes. Providing advanced treatments and compassionate care close to home.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or 3 years of related work experience.
• Successful completion of medical laboratory technician internship
• Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required.
• Experience using laboratory information system (LIS) is required.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum.
• Knowledge of microscope usage is a must.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize workload.
• Must be able to tolerate standing 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Good phlebotomy skills required.
• Maintenance of yearly competencies required.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients.
• Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations.

Nice To Haves

• current ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification is preferred.
• Three years of related work experience is preferred.
• Excellent people skills a plus.
• Self-motivated employee with willingness to accept and make changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree