Medical Lab Tech

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general direction performs and reports routine or select clinical laboratory tests and procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under supervision performs select chemical hematologic microscopic morphologic immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures involving manual procedures or the use of complex laboratory instruments.
• Uses training and clinical judgment to evaluate instrument performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy and reliability of analytic data before it is released; recognizes and refers implausible results or special/unusual circumstances to medical technologist or supervisor.
• Standardizes calibrates operates performs preventive maintenance and limited troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments within established parameters.
• Assists in gathering data for the evaluation correlation and introduction of new instrument or procedures.
• Participates in the training of students residents and new employees in the performance of select routine procedures; attends/ participates in department continuing education and inservice programs.
• Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency activities in the department including the gathering of data for quality assurance monitors; developing and adherence to safe work practices; TQM/CQI committees etc.
• Participates in:
• Q.I./process improvements data collection QC documentation and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department.
• Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
• FriendatWork program and assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned
• Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned
• Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned including inventory control reagent prep specimen processing / distribution / storage tasks etc.

BENEFITS STATEMENT:

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and lifework balance goals.

• NEW Ondemand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health dental vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings disability insurance identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• Associate of science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related sciences AND successful graduation from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Technician) program; or
• Commensurate laboratory experience as determined by department management:
  • i.e. baccalaureate level Corewell Health Medical Laboratory Science Student who has been working as a laboratory assistant in a laboratory section and has successfully completed the clinical LABORATORY rotation in that respective laboratory section

Work Experience:

• Completion of an accredited clinical training program or equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Certification Licensure Registration:

• Department policy requires U.S. certification (or certification eligibility* by one of the following agencies:
  • ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP)
  • ASCP International Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCPi) Effective January 1 2015. Note the superscript i after the letters ASCP.

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drugfree workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an onsite or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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