Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits effective Day One

No waiting periods

Full benefits package

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for the night shift (9:00 PM – 7:30 AM). The role involves recording results, reporting stat findings, ensuring quality control, and communicating with clinical staff to ensure accurate, timely lab reporting.

Must have a laboratory science degree (MLS/MT/MLS/MLT) and be eligible to work in the U.S. ASCP/NCLS certification is preferred. Benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science with relevant lab experience may be considered.
• Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
• Relevant work experience required if MLS/MT degree not obtained.
• Certification/licensure such as MT/MLT/MLS or NCLS preferred.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Record and/or enter laboratory results and flag abnormal results to supervisor.
• Report stat and highly abnormal results promptly per policies.
• Compare results with previous patient data and flag unusual fluctuations.
• Perform quality control, calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Notify staff of problems like unsuitable specimens or equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare standards, reagents, and testing materials.
• Coordinate with nursing units for result clarification and queries.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s degree in science with relevant work experience

ASCP/MLT/MLS/NCLS certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Department: Lab Location: Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton Status: Part time Shift: 9p-730a

Required Qualifications

• Education Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.


• - May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting.


• Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.


• Experience Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.


• Certification/Licensure Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.


• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.


• We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.


• This position may also be listed as: Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation


• Benefits effective Day One!


• No waiting periods.


• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions


• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health


• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will do

• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.


• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.


• Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.


• Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section) to which assigned.


• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.


• Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.


• Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.