Medical Technologist Intern - West Branch

MyMichigan Health • West Branch Township, MI

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified.
Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.

Requirements

• Education: College Student
• Equivalent Experience: Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria, required to move to the testing portion of the program.
• Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.
• Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred.
• Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred.
• Job shadow in the laboratory department may be required commensurate to experience in the department.

Responsibilities

• SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL TESTING (Duties are dependent upon site)
• General laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank):
• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares analyzers for testing: Monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Stocks inventory.
• Assists with pending logs.
• Assists specimen processing.
• Assists with troubleshooting to improve TAT.
• SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING
• Identifies specimens properly; uses basic tools of the laboratory proficiently, including centrifuges, incubators and balances; prepares specimens for processing
• Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees