CAR-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - NEW HIRE INCENTIVE

Sparrow•Carson City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in accordance with laboratory protocols and procedures. The position performs routine and specialized patient laboratory testing, obtains specimens as needed, posts results to the proper destination, and processes microbiology cultures and other specimens. The role follows established quality-control procedures, documents performance, reports discrepancies, maintains and calibrates instruments and equipment, and troubleshoots issues involving instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens. It also includes maintaining the work area and supplies; participating in lot correlation studies, proficiency testing, computer validation, procedure updates, and accreditation readiness; and helping orient and train students and new laboratory employees. The technologist may perform DOT and non-DOT urine collections and BAT tests when requested and seek additional assignments during periods of lower work volume. The role is full-time, based at Sparrow Carson City in Carson City, Michigan, and works evenings. The posting advertises a $7,000 sign-on incentive.

Requirements

Complete an accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Laboratory Science program and be registered or registry eligible.
Obtain MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), or equivalent certification within 12 months of hire.
Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
Have good communication skills, accurate writing and spelling, and the ability to reason and solve problems.
Have computer skills and the ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized patient laboratory testing.
Obtain laboratory specimens from patients as needed.
Post laboratory results to their proper destination.
Process microbiology cultures and other specimens as needed.
Follow established quality-control procedures and document performance; report discrepancies to the Laboratory Manager or designee.
Perform instrument and equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
Troubleshoot problems with instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens; document the situation and notify the Laboratory Manager or designee.
Maintain the work area, clean the bench, restock supplies, and notify the manager when stock is low.
Participate in new lot correlation studies, proficiency testing, computer validation, procedure updates, and accreditation readiness as needed.
Participate in orientation and training of students and new laboratory employees.
Perform DOT and non-DOT urine collections and BAT tests when requested, following established guidelines.
Seek additional assignments or projects during periods of lower-than-normal work volume.