Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to perform laboratory tests and analyze patient specimens. The role entails responsibilities like preparing samples, analyzing test results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or similar, and preferred experience in an acute-care setting. Join a dynamic team committed to exceptional patient care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered or registry-eligible with an approved certifying agency within 12 months of hire.
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year experience in an acute-care facility.
• Licensure required by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Analyze and report test results, maintain records, and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or equivalent

Job description

Job Description – Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (2506004456)

Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000 for qualified candidates.

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. 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.

ฤษภาคม (Benefits)

• 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 and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program; employee discount program
• Optional voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder child care, auto and home insurance

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Medical Lab Scientist performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens in accordance with standard laboratory protocols. Responsibilities include analyzing test results, preparing samples, calculating findings, maintaining records, and preparing solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials used in testing.

The position also involves processing all specimen types, reviewing and reporting results, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, troubleshooting equipment, and acting as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training defined by §42 CFR 493.1489. This meets the required criteria for high‑complexity testing under CLIA regulations.
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year experience as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute‑care facility.
• Required: Registered or registry‑eligible with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire. For non‑U.S. trained personnel, equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be Miami completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure required by state.

Required Skills

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

Facility Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Established in 1993, the laboratory includes core laboratories, specialty laboratories, twoาวิ rapid‑response hospital laboratories, a centralized stat lab, a centralized blood bank lab, and a full‑service outreach infrastructure. The facility offers a test menu of over 1,000 tests, including high‑end specialty tests, and less than 1 % of its tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. The laboratory also provides reference laboratory services to many other healthcare systems in southeastern Michigan and several out‑of‑state facilities.

Employment Details

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• Job Type: Full‑time
• Shift: Days
• Primary Location: DMC University Laboratories, Inc.
• Job Number: 2506004456

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 results in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.