SCH-MEDICAL LAB TECH

Sparrow • St. Johns, MI

72d

About The Position

The position is responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate and timely laboratory test results. The individual must be capable of performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards, maintaining and/or calibrating highly scientific equipment, and assisting in documenting, compiling, and distributing Quality Control Material.

Requirements

• Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for certification for a MLT.
• If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred - MLT experience.
• Associate's degree in an MLT program.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and take call as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and timely assays in the areas of hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals.
• Proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory, including order entry, resulting, releasing of results, and generating hard copy laboratory reports.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients, including instructing and collecting various body fluids.
• Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens.
• Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory.
• Assists in training of new associates.
• Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena.
• Unpacks, dates, and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive.
• Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise.
• Prepares various reagents as needed, ensuring they are properly prepared, dated, and stored.
• Must be aware of department and hospital policies through meetings, minutes, or policy manuals.

Benefits

• Part-time Benefit Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees