Job Details
Category: Laboratory Location: Troy, Michigan Job Function: Operations Job Family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee Type: Regular, Part-Time Work Mode: On-site
Job Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Troy MI
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotational weekends
Benefits Information
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:
• Vacation and HealthFlex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off if regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week • 401k pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5 after 12 months of service • Employee stock purchase plan • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Annual no-cost health assessment program • Blueprint for Wellness • and so much more
Responsibilities
Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient in troubleshooting all applicable instruments, procedures in the department.
Provides support to the department in the areas of:
• Quality control • Troubleshooting complex problems • Customer support • Instrument and equipment maintenance • Staff training • Process improvement • and the completion of special projects as assigned
Performs and reports on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures for:
• Specimen handling and processing • Test analysis • Reporting and maintaining records of patient test results • Adhering to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results, including STATS or critical results to clients
Ensures that reagents, test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable, opened dates.
Performs and documents QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
Makes quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
Reports any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperates fully with any investigation of same.
Enters test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
Required to use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
Answers questions from clients or other lab personnel if applicable.
Participates in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
May be required in the absence of a Supervisor to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
• One year full-time experience or training in high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting. • Preferred: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects:
• Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently. • Objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally. • Objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried. • Objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Frequent walking and/or standing.
May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses, all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge
• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required. • Knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Education
• BSBA in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or • Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493 (published in March 14, 1990). • Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF International Education Research Foundation. • United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. • Other state-specific requirements may apply depending on BUs state testing certifications. Check with local HR or QA departments.
Skills
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills. • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients. • Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
• BS in Medical Technology preferred or • BSBA in Chemistry or Biology or • Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or • Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
License/Certification
• ASCP Certification Preferred • MLS Medical Laboratory Scientist • Medical Lab Scientist • Med Tech • Medical Technologist • CLS • Clinical Lab Scientist
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• Race • Color • Sex • Sexual Orientation • Gender Identity • Religion • National Origin • Disability • Vets or any other legally protected status.