Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health MI; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Chemistry Lab team in a full-time evening shift. You will perform and review laboratory tests, ensure accuracy, and maintain equipment per policy.

Qualified candidates hold a MLS/MT/ MLS degree, with ASCP or NCLS preferred, and will demonstrate attention to quality control, documentation, and timely reporting. Benefits begin Day One and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science or a related science with lab experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Record and/or enter laboratory test results and flag abnormal findings.
• Report stat and abnormal results per policy.
• Compare current results with prior tests and alert supervisor.
• Perform quality control and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Notify personnel of problems such as specimen issues or equipment faults.
• Prepare standards, reagents, and testing materials.
• Communicate results with nursing units or client offices for clarification.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s degree in science with relevant lab experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Department: Chemistry Lab

Location: Trinity Health Oakland (Pontiac, MI)

Status: Full time, 40 hours a week

Shift: Evenings

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

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.

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.