Med Lab Technician - Anatomical Pathology

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Med Lab Technician in Anatomical Pathology to perform select procedures on blood and other body fluids under supervision, delivering accurate laboratory results to support patient care.

Days shift, full-time (36 hours per week). Responsibilities include phlebotomy as needed, using manual techniques and instruments, and recording data in the information system. Education and certification requirements match the posted qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Laboratory Science.
• 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.
• Or Associate or Bachelor’s degree with at least five courses from listed science subjects; foreign coursework must be evaluated by NACES.

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

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science

MLT certification (ASCP or NCA)

Five required science courses (Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)

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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