Clinical Lab Scientist - Precision Diagnostics & Impact

Summit Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 4,352,000 - 5,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the core lab, performing and validating tests, QC, and accurate result reporting in a CAP/HIPAA-compliant environment.

The role requires an associates degree (CLS preferred), ASCP preferred, and 0–4 years of experience. You will work in a full-time schedule with evening/night rotation and weekend coverage, supporting patient care across our multi-specialty network.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 0-1 years’ experience. 2-4 years preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform diversified duties within specified time limitations required.
• Ability to organize, problem solve, set priorities, and use critical thinking skills required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to be a team player required.
• Basic medical laboratory skills required.
• Knowledge of QA principles preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with Medical Laboratory Instruments preferred.
• Experience with Laboratory Computer Information System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates & documents competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory. Adheres to CAP, HIPAA, OSHA and safety requirements.
• Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with time/temperature sensitive specimens.
• Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications and documents accordingly.
• Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and communicates status to staff; notifies vendor for service calls.
• Performs instrument QC and calibrations following manufacturer’s specifications.
• Processes monthly QC documents as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Utilizes standard quality control practices to ensure reliable testing and regulatory compliance.
• Performs proficiency testing and maintains >=80% as required.
• Performs and approves specimen testing and releases results per policy.
• Performs Stat and routine orders within established time frames.
• Communicates and documents critical values according to SOP.
• Checks pending logs and endorses appropriately.
• Monitors inventory levels and informs designated personnel as needed.
• Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for applicable functions including downtime procedures.

Skills

English communication

Lab skills

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree in CLS preferred

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

LIS / Laboratory Information System

Office equipment

Job description

Summit Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the core lab, performing and validating tests, QC, and accurate result reporting in a CAP/HIPAA-compliant environment.

The role requires an associates degree (CLS preferred), ASCP preferred, and 0–4 years of experience. You will work in a full-time schedule with evening/night rotation and weekend coverage, supporting patient care across our multi-specialty network.