SCH-MEDICAL LAB TECH - SIGN ON BONUS

Peoplefluent; St. Johns (MI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, MI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to provide accurate laboratory test results across multiple areas, maintain equipment, and support quality control.

The role requires an Associate's degree in an MLT program and national certification eligibility with certification within 12 months of hire. Candidate should be flexible to work varied shifts, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently while handling

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors or better not required; Associate degree in MLT program
• Nationally recognized certification or eligibility for MLT certification; certification within 12 months of hire
• Experience: MLT experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of laboratory medicine and procedures
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently

Aufgaben

• Performs accurate and timely assays in hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Performs quality control measures and calibrations as per manuals; documents and processes data.
• Operates laboratory computer system including order entry, results, and reporting.
• Obtains and labels patient specimens, including blood samples.
• Maintains and ensures function of laboratory equipment.
• Trains new staff and assignees.
• Unpacks, dates and stores laboratory supplies.
• Notifies clinicians of critical values immediately.
• Prepares reagents; ensures proper dating and storage.
• Follows department and hospital policies; participates in meetings.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory medicine knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in MLT program

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID: 56010

Positions Location: St. Johns, MI

Job Description

Is responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate timely laboratory test results. Must be capable of performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures, according to established standards; maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment; assists in documenting, compiling, and distribution of Quality Control Material.

Essential Duties

• Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. In each of these areas, the generation of a laboratory value is the result of following a strict protocol, which is outlined in the procedure manuals.
• Is responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals. This should include performance, documentation, corrective measures if indicated, and processing of the data.
• Should be proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory. This should include order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections.
• Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens.
• Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory.
• Assists in training of new associates.
• Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena.
• Unpacks, dates and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive.
• Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise.
• Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed.
• Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policy and procedure manuals.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for a certification for a MLT. If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire. Work Experience None Preferred - MLT experience. Education Associate's degree in an MLT program. Specialized Knowledge and Skills An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine. Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed. Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Able to multi-task.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift Nights Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Part-time Benefit Eligible Facility Sparrow Clinton Hospital Experience Level New Grad