Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist - Growth & Benefits

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland (Pontiac, MI) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Chemistry Lab. This full-time, evenings shift role supports patient care through accurate test results and quality assurance in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or MLS and may have MLS/MT certification or relevant work experience in a laboratory. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
• MT/MLT/MLS - ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No visa sponsorship.
• This position may also be listed as: Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Trinity Health Oakland (Pontiac, MI) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Chemistry Lab. This full-time, evenings shift role supports patient care through accurate test results and quality assurance in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or MLS and may have MLS/MT certification or relevant work experience in a laboratory. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.