Med Lab Technician - Anatomical Pathology

Henry-Ford-Health-2; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Med Lab Technician - Anatomical Pathology to perform select procedures on blood and body fluids under supervision, contributing to timely and accurate lab results.

This full-time, 36 hours per week role requires an Associate Degree or MLT certification, with preferred ASCP/NCA credentials; duties include phlebotomy and operating LIS with attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science.
• MLT certification from ASCP or NCA or completion of military technician program meeting CLIA requirements.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree with specified coursework (Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform select procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens according to defined protocols.
• Utilize manual techniques and laboratory instruments to ensure accurate results.
• Operate information systems to record and manage laboratory data.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed to collect samples for testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in MLT or Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT certification (ASCP or NCA) or military technician program

Bachelor's with required science courses

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Med Lab Technician - Anatomical Pathology

• Full-time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Support: Anatomical Pathology

Shift: Days

Status: 36 hours per week

As a Med Lab Technician, you will perform select procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens under the supervision of laboratory technologists, leaders, and supervisors. Your work will directly support patient care by providing accurate and timely laboratory results, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. This role is essential in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our laboratory services.

What You Will Do

• Perform select procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens according to defined protocols.
• Utilize manual techniques and laboratory instruments to ensure accurate results.
• Operate information systems to record and manage laboratory data.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed to collect samples for testing.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Laboratory Science Required. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of #3 below.
• OR MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA) desired or completion of a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements. Alternatively, meeting the requirements of #3 below.
• OR Successful completion an Associates or Bachelor’s degree that includes at least (5)college courses from among the following: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry (inorganic or organic), Physics, Nursing, Statistics, Physiology, Veterinary sciences, Mathematics, Introduction to Laboratory Sciences, Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy (Histology), Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking), Microbiology, Urinalysis, or Coagulation.
  • Course work outside of the US must be verified by NACES approved credentialing evaluation service.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA).
• Completion of a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements.

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