SIH-MEDICAL TECH - REG

Sparrow•Ionia, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist provides medical staff and other qualified persons with accurate, timely laboratory test results. The role performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards; maintains and calibrates scientific equipment; and assists with documenting, compiling, and distributing quality control materials. The position is based at Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, Michigan, and is listed as a full-time night-shift role for new graduates. The Medical Technologist performs tests across hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, following established procedures. The position also supports quality control, equipment maintenance, result reporting, specimen collection and identification, staff training and competency review, and departmental performance improvement. The role may serve in a charge capacity and must be flexible to work varied shifts and take call as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
Nationally recognized certification or eligibility for MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or CLS(ASCP) through ASCP or NCA; must become certified within 12 months of hire and recertify as required.
Demonstrated knowledge of disease processes in relation to patient conditions and pertinent laboratory testing.
Basic knowledge of mathematics, accuracy, precision, normal ranges, and correlation with existing methods, including evaluation of clinical specimens for suitability and interfering substances.
Basic computer skills for data entry, instrument operation, and report production.
Basic knowledge of microscope use and function.
Effective, positive verbal communication skills with those served by the laboratory.
Basic ability to take steps to resolve instrument problems.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine.
Flexible to work varied shifts when needed and able to take call as needed.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely assays in hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology according to procedure manuals.
Perform secondary review of designated tests.
Approve proficiency testing for reporting and serve as a designee to sign off on proficiency testing.
Perform, document, and process quality control measures and calibrations, including corrective measures when indicated.
Perform monthly quality control reviews.
Operate the laboratory computer system for order entry, resulting, release of results, and generation of laboratory reports.
Write standard operating procedures.
Review monthly maintenance.
Prepare method validation results for medical director approval.
Verify patient identity and obtain laboratory specimens, including instructing patients and collecting body fluids and venous and arterial blood specimens.
Identify and correctly label laboratory specimens.
Maintain and ensure correct function of laboratory machines.
Sign off on and approve technicians' competencies.
Assist in training new caregivers.
Collect legal specimens and testify in court when subpoenaed.
Unpack, date, and correctly store laboratory supplies.
Immediately notify doctors or their designees of critical values.
Prepare, date, and store reagents as needed.
Participate in department performance improvement planning.
Remain aware of department and hospital policies and procedures.
May serve in a charge capacity.
Prioritize workload to maximize efficiency while meeting patient and physician needs.