Medical Technologist I Blood Bank Contingent Nights

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Technologist I for their Blood Bank department on contingent nights. This role involves performing tests on patient specimens, analyzing results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and meet certification requirements as well as have strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or accredited medical technology training required.
• Must achieve certification within 12 months of hiring.
• Preferred experience of 6 months to 1 year in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantitative and qualitative tests on patient specimens.
• Analyzes results and prepares samples for testing.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and acts as a resource for staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist I Blood Bank Contingent Nights (2506000352)

Job Description

Description

Description :

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Established in 1993, DMCUL includes Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and a comprehensive outreach infrastructure with patient service centers, remote ambulatory labs, marketing staff, courier system, and billing department. Our service area covers Southeast Michigan, offering a test menu of over 1,000 tests, including high-end specialty tests, with less than 1% sent to outside reference labs. We also provide reference lab services to other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and out-of-state facilities.

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative tests on patient specimens according to standard procedures. Analyzes results, prepares samples, calculates findings, and maintains records. Prepares solutions, reagents, media, stains, and other materials required for testing. Processes and tests various specimens, reviews and reports results, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, and acts as a resource to staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or qualified at the Medical Technologist level via HHS exam before 2/28/92 (42 CFR 493.1491). Meets CLIA criteria for High Complexity testing.
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year experience as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care setting.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire. Non-US trained personnel must complete equivalency evaluation within 30 days. State licensure as required.

Skills Required

1. Analytical skills to interpret test results.

2. Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare staff.

3. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate laboratory equipment.

4. Visual acuity to examine specimens closely.

Employment practices are non-discriminatory and comply with applicable laws. Upon receiving a conditional offer, applicants must undergo a criminal background check. Tenet participates in E-Verify and WOTC programs. More info:

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