Medical Lab Scientist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

• Position: Medical Lab Scientist
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week

Department : Immunology (Electrophoresis)

Location : Warde Lab, Ann Arbor

Shift: 7am-3:30pm

Required Qualifications:

Education

• •Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• - May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting . Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.

Experience

Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.

Certification/Licensure

Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

This position may also be listed as: Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

What you will do:

• •Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• •Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• •Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
• •Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section) to which assigned.
• •Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
• •Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
• •Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.