Job Details
Category: Laboratory Location: Ludington, Michigan Job function: Operations Job family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Evening Employee type: Regular, Part-Time Work mode: On-site
Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician I - Ludington MI
Thursday - 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM Rotational: Sat-Sun 6:45 PM - 6:45 AM
Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10 for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15 for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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
Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met. • May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight. • Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. • Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results, including STATS or critical results to clients. • Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable, opened dates. • Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. • Make 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. • Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same. • Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation. • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition. • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. • 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. • Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel if applicable. • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed. • Other duties as assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications
Required:
• Work Experience: Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published on March 14, 1990. • Preferred Work Experience: One to three years of clinical experience preferred.
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:
• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing. • Knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
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
• Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. • Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. • United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Licenses and Certifications
• ASCP Certification Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Color/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.