Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland in Pontiac, MI is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for full‑time evening shifts in the Chemistry Lab. The role requires a MLS/MT background, with ASCP/NCLS preferred, and non‑sponsorable work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities include entering results, performing QC, calibrations, and communicating findings with care teams to ensure accurate patient reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or MLS; transcripts required.
• Experience in medical laboratory may substitute if MLS/MT degree absent.
• Relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and/or enter laboratory results and flag unusual findings for supervision.
• Report stat and highly abnormal results promptly per procedures.
• Compare current results with prior results and highlight fluctuations.
• Perform quality control, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Notify appropriate personnel of problems such as specimen issues or equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare standards and reagents used in testing.
• Communicate results and clarifications with nursing units or client offices.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Science

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology/MLS

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Department: Chemistry Lab Location: Trinity Health Oakland (Pontiac, MI) Status: Full time, 40 hours a week Shift: Evenings

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.