Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - STAT Lab

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform quantitative and qualitative testing on patient specimens. Under supervision, you will analyze results, prepare reagents and maintain records, ensuring accuracy and quality in all procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or equivalent, with licensure/eligibility and experience in an acute care setting. Comprehensive benefits and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Medical Technology program graduate, eligible for CLIA High Complexity testing.
• Registered or registry-eligible with ASCP/NCA/AMT/CSMLS within 12 months of hire.
• Licensure as required by state; equivalency evaluation for non-US trained personnel if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Analyze test results and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, media and stains for testing; ensure validity of procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and support other laboratory staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Description

Description :**$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with requiredrelevant experience**

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC University Laboratories, Inc. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 & 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 & childcare, auto & home insurance

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

Job Summary

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. Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.

2. Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with all areas of physician office.

3. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment.

4. Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.

Facility Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.

EEO Statement

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Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Shift Type: Days

Job Number: 2606002702

Hospital/Facility: DMC University Laboratories, Inc.

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