Medical Technologist I CHM Blood Bank FT Days Sign on Bonus available
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 and determines their validity for use in testing. Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory 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 (DMCUL) 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 a full-service outreach infrastructure. The service area covers Southeast Michigan and is growing. DMCUL offers a test menu of over 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 out-of-state facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university, graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent qualification under the stated CLIA criteria.
- Registration or registry eligibility 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 experience as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist 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 all types of 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.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available with required relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
