Medical Technologist I CHM Blood Bank FT Nights Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

11h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. The role analyzes test results, prepares samples for testing, calculates findings, and maintains records. It also includes preparing and validating solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials used in testing; processing and testing laboratory specimens; reviewing and reporting results; and performing operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The technologist serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel. DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving Detroit Medical Center’s eight hospitals. Its services include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, a centralized stat laboratory and blood bank laboratory, and outreach infrastructure. Its service area covers Southeast Michigan and is growing. The system offers a test menu of more than 1,000 tests, sends less than 1% of tests to outside reference laboratories, and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems in Southeast Michigan and facilities in other states.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university, graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or a qualifying HHS examination, meeting CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
Registered or registry-eligible through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS); registry eligibility must be completed within 12 months of hire.
For non-U.S.-trained personnel, 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 laboratory 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.