Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)- PRN

Henry Ford Health System; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their Cancer Management department. In this role, you will perform essential laboratory tests and ensure quality control while mentoring new staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in medical technology and relevant certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a collaborative environment, where your expertise will help drive clinical excellence and support innovative healthcare solutions. If you're passionate about laboratory science and patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Technologist (ASCP) credential or equivalent.
• Prior lab experience preferred, ideally with MLS degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports laboratory test results.
• Maintains instruments and executes quality assurance procedures.
• Trains and mentors new lab staff and students.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Specimen Collection

Instrument Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Department: Cancer Management


• Schedule: 16 hours weekly


• Location: Warren, MI

Performs routine diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens independently.

Responsibilities:

• Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results. May collect and process specimens.


• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures.


• Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.


• Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Anticipates and maintains required supplies for uninterrupted testing.


• Assists with data collection or special projects as assigned.


• Aides in documentation, evaluation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.


• Trains and mentors Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs) , new associates and students.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred. Any issuing authority accepted. Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist certification by Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists/Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists (CSLT/CLMLS) is also acceptable.


• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred. Any issuing authority accepted. Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist certification by Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists/Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists (CSLT/CLMLS) is also acceptable.


• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Board of Bioanalysis (AAB) preferred. Any issuing authority accepted. Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist certification by Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists/Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists (CSLT/CLMLS) is also acceptable.


• Medical Tech credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred. Any issuing authority accepted. Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist certification by Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists/Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists (CSLT/CLMLS) is also acceptable.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences or education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements.

Experience:

• Prior experience preferred - MLS degree with at least 1 year lab experience

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: GLMS Macomb Twsp


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable