Medical Technologist

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

18d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist analyzes biological specimens in the laboratory and has comprehensive knowledge of specimen collection, including venipuncture and collecting hazardous or infectious materials for culture. The role includes preparing reagents, organizing daily workload, performing quality control, evaluating results for normal and abnormal values, and preparing and distributing written, LIS, and verbal reports. The technologist maintains and troubleshoots instruments, teaches new technologists, maintains workload and reagent and material inventories, enters data into the laboratory information system (LIS), and follows safety policies and procedures. For high-complexity testing, the position may serve as a General Supervisor under CLIA definitions. For moderately complex testing, it may serve as a Technical Consultant as defined in laboratory policy, ensuring remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications, results are withheld until corrective actions are complete and systems function properly, testing personnel receive orientation, and annual personnel performance evaluations and competency documentation are completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a science- or health-related field with national certification may be considered.
Hold and maintain active national certification in medical laboratory sciences or technology through ASCP, AMT, or AAB within 12 months of hire or transfer. The first attempt is preferred within 3 months.
Must be registered as an MT or MLS with ASCP, NCA, and/or HEW within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Organizational skills to prioritize daily workload.
Written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate clearly with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels.
Basic knowledge of laboratory instruments to troubleshoot problems.
Basic personal computer knowledge for inputting patient information.
Complete mandatory OSHA training annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the role, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods and make postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially on a repetitive basis.
Able to meet light physical demands, including occasional lifting or carrying of 11–20 pounds and frequent handling of 10 pounds and/or walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls.

Nice To Haves

The first certification attempt is preferred within 3 months of hire.
Other ASCP, AMT, or AAB certifications may be considered case by case based on specialization and operational and clinical needs.
ASCPi certification is considered equivalent to ASCP certification for international applicants.

Responsibilities

Analyze and process biological specimens, organize workload, and set up test procedures.
Evaluate the appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enter results into the laboratory information system.
Follow the critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
Maintain inventory, reorder reagents, and stock shelves.
Dispose of biohazards, chemicals, and other materials safely according to department procedure.
Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
Perform and monitor quality control.
Monitor results using LIS reports.
Follow laboratory safety policies and procedures.
Act as backup to the phlebotomy team and potentially perform venipuncture or collect cultures.
Demonstrate competence in treating patients ranging in age from birth to over 100 years.
Work with section leaders to organize workflow and optimize patient care.
Provide limited supervision in the absence of the Technical Specialist and/or Manager.
For applicable testing, ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications and that results are not reported until corrective actions are complete.
For applicable testing, provide orientation to testing personnel and ensure annual performance evaluations and competency documentation are completed.