Medical Technologist I Harper Blood Bank FT Evenings Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Analyzes test results, prepares samples for testing, calculates findings, and maintains records. Prepares solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials used in testing and determines their validity. Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Acts as a resource to other laboratory personnel. DMC University Laboratories is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Its services include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, a centralized stat laboratory and blood bank laboratory, and an outreach infrastructure. The laboratory system serves Southeast Michigan and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems and out-of-state facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or qualifying through a prior HHS examination, meeting CLIA criteria for high-complexity testing.
Registered or registry-eligible with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS); registry eligibility must be completed within 12 months of hire.
For personnel trained outside the United States, an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
State licensure, as required.
Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all areas of a physician office.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate laboratory equipment.
Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard formulas and procedures.
Analyze test results and prepare samples for testing.
Calculate test findings and maintain records.
Prepare solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other testing materials, and determine their validity.
Process and test laboratory specimens; review and report laboratory results.
Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.