Night-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist (Part-Time)

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Retirement plan with employer match

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Lab team. You will record and report test results, monitor quality control, and communicate with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient reports.

The role requires a MLS/MT degree (or Baccalaureate in science with relevant lab experience) and certification such as ASCP or NCLS. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science. Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
• Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
• Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor on 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.

Education

MLS/MT degree

Baccalaureate degree in Science (with relevant lab experience)

ASCP Certification

NCLS Certification

Job description

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Lab team. You will record and report test results, monitor quality control, and communicate with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient reports.

The role requires a MLS/MT degree (or Baccalaureate in science with relevant lab experience) and certification such as ASCP or NCLS. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.