Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation seeks a Laboratory Technologist at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. Under supervision, you will perform quantitative and qualitative tests on patient specimens, analyze results, and maintain testing records.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting lab instruments, preparing reagents, and ensuring quality control. Requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology and ASCP eligibility; 6 months to 1 year acute-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent required.
• Registered or registry eligible within 12 months of hire; licensure as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens and report results.
• Maintain records and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; prepare reagents, media and stains as part of testing process.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Medical Technology or allied field)

Registered or registry eligible (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS)

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory test on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing. Calculates test findings and maintains records. Prepares and determines validity of solutions, reagents, media stains and various materials in the testing process.

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.
• Required: Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE ,NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.

Skills Required

1. 1. Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
2. 2. Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with all areas of physician office.
3. 3. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment.
4. 4. Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.

Facility Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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• Job: Lab Services
• Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift Type: Day
• If Other Shift, Specify: Includes rotating weekends and holidays.
• Shift Begin: 3:00 AM
• Shift End: 11:30 AM