Medical Technologist
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Clawson
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving
Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive
system. We have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other
health system in the state, including six that are Magnet
--recognized. In total, Corewell Health has eight hospitals and 155
outpatient sites that provide diverse practice settings located in
communities throughout southeastern Michigan and the greater
Detroit metropolitan area.GENERAL SUMMARY:This is a Full Time
Midnight shift position in the Chemistry Special Testing Lab at the
Royal Oak Campus.Performs a variety of routine or specialized tests
and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of
patients in one or more areas of work, such as Chemistry,
Hematology/Coagulation, Immunohematology, Histocompatibility, Flow
Cytometry, Molecular Pathology, Ancillary Testing, Microbiology and
other specialty departments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Independently performs routine/complex chemical, hematologic,
microscopic, morphologic immunologic, and/or microbiologic
procedures involving the use of laboratory instruments or manual
techniques maintaining appropriate technical and organizational
skills within established turn- around times.
- Applies advanced level of knowledge, training, and clinical
judgment to: (a) release quality patient test results; (b) evaluate
instrument performance and quality control results to determine the
accuracy and reliability of all analytical data before it is
released; (c) correlate results with other laboratory data and/or
disease states; (d) identify technical, instrument, pharmacologic
and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. Takes
action/or develops solutions based on data at hand in collaboration
with section supervisor/director.
- Standardizes, calibrates, performs preventative maintenance and
performs in-depth troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and
instruments.
- Assists in the development and/or design of new test procedures
and/or methodologies; participates in the evaluation, correlation,
and introduction of new instruments or procedures.
- Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of
clinical laboratory science to students, residents, and new
employees; attends, participates in, and presents department
continuing education and in-service training programs.
- Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency
activities in the department, which may include performance of
proficiency testing; involvement in TQM/CQI committees; developing
and documenting quality assurance monitors; writing and updating of
procedure manuals; participation in mandatory personal competency
assessment and assistance with administration of section competency
testing program.
- Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems
referred by medical laboratory technicians, and other laboratory
personnel concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant
results, instrument or method problems, and/or out-of-control
situations. Communicates with nurses/physicians/other health care
workers and public concerning lab results, procedures, and
technology.
- Performs other special projects and miscellaneous duties as
assigned, including inventory control, reagent preparation, limited
venipuncture. Acting as a Team Leader, assumes designated functions
of the supervisor in his/her absence according to CAP/CLIA
requirements.This document represents the major duties,
responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended
to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be
understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform
job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.BENEFITS
STATEMENT:Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package
to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
- NEW On-demand pay program - powered by Payactiv
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of
products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug
insurance plans
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify
theft protection and even home and auto insuranceSTANDARD
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties.Education / Training:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in
biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester
hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in
organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in
addition to, the baccalaureate degree. Completion of a clinical
laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least
three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in
which the individual performs high complexity testing.
- Clinical internship proof of completion (e.g., NAACLS
accredited program - hospital-based or university-based)Certificate
of completion (hospital-based)"Clinical Practicum" designation on
transcript (university-based)
- Official ASCP BOC approval (e-mail letter) confirming
eligibility to take the certification exam.Work Experience:
- Completion of a NAACLS accredited clinical internship or
equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of
Certification or other acceptable certifying agency/work experience
approved by Lab Administration. Certification, Licensure,
Registration: Department policy requires U.S. certification, U.S.
certification eligibility*, or certification assessment** by one of
the following agencies:
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP) Effective October
23, 2009 (see Notes below)
- ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) Prior to October,
2009
- ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCPi)
Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript "i".
- ASCP Technologist (categorical) certification - BB(ASCP),
C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP) or MB(ASCP)
- AMT Medical Technologist - MT(AMT) After 2010
- Additional acceptable certification eligibility can be reviewed
with Human Resources & the departmentWORKING CONDITIONS:Physical
Effort:
- Requires considerable walking and standing.
- Occasional light lifting to store supplies.Work Environment:
- Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous
reagents and infectious materials.
- Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste
materials of hazardous medications.Corewell Health grants equal
employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion,
genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran status, or any other legally protected category.Primary
LocationSITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal
OakDepartment NameLab - Clinical Pathology Spec Chem - CH East -
North - Royal OakEmployment TypeFull timeShiftNight (United States
of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work8Days
Worked5Weekend FrequencyVariable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH
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team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health
team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe
environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and
community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team
members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza
vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require
reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application
process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy
equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability,
pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health
grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are
encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the
health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for
equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each
other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our
inclusion resource groups for people to find community and
empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that
advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that
we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our
team.You may request assistance in completing the application
process by calling 616.486.7447.
Keywords: Corewell Health, Dearborn , Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Clawson, Michigan
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