Medical Technologist
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: May 7, 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: Under general direction,
performs and reports routine or select clinical laboratory tests
and procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory.ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:Under supervision, performs select chemical, hematologic
microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and/or microbiologic
procedures involving manual procedures or the use of complex
laboratory instruments.
- Uses training and clinical judgment to evaluate instrument
performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy
and reliability of analytic data before it is released; recognizes
and refers implausible results or special/unusual circumstances to
medical technologist or supervisor.
- Standardizes, calibrates, operates, performs preventive
maintenance and limited troubleshooting on select laboratory
equipment or instruments within established parameters.
- Assists in gathering data for the evaluation, correlation, and
introduction of new instrument or procedures.
- Participates in the training of students, residents, and new
employees in the performance of select routine procedures; attends/
participates in department continuing education and in-service
programs.
- Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency
activities in the department including the gathering of data for
quality assurance monitors; developing and adherence to safe work
practices; TQM/CQI committees, etc.
- Participates in:
- Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation,
and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department.
- Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
- Friend-at-Work program and assists in training new hires as
applicable/assigned
- Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned
- Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks
accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory
funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use
of supplies
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned, including
inventory control reagent prep, specimen processing / distribution
/ storage tasks, etc. 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. STANDARD
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 an accredited clinical training program or
equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of
Certification. 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.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
- Relocation assistance
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify
theft protection and even home and auto insuranceCorewell 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 - Dearborn
Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - DearbornDepartment NameLab -
Clinical Pathology Chemistry - CH East - SouthEmployment TypeFull
timeShiftEvening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled
Hours40Hours of Work40Days WorkedVariableWeekend FrequencyEvery
other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply
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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 .
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