Medical Technologist I Afternoons FT - Harper Stat Lab Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Established in 1993, DMCUL includes Core and Specialty Laboratories, two rapid-response hospital laboratories, a Centralized Stat Lab, a Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full-service outreach infrastructure. Its service area covers Southeast Michigan and is growing rapidly. The laboratory offers a test menu of more than 1,000 tests, sends less than 1% of tests to outside reference laboratories, and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out-of-state facilities. Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing on patient specimens according to standard formulas and procedures. The role analyzes results, prepares samples and testing materials, calculates findings, and maintains records. It processes and tests laboratory specimens, reviews and reports results, performs operational duties and maintenance, troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment, and serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent qualification such as qualifying military training or a satisfactory HHS examination grade obtained before February 28, 1992, as specified in the cited CLIA regulations.
Registration or registry eligibility through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
Non-U.S.-trained personnel must complete an equivalency evaluation through ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire.
State licensure, where 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 medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory 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.