Medical Technologist, 2nd Shift
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Evening ShiftDescription:
Provides for the care diagnosis and safety of patients. Collects processes and analyzes blood body fluids tissues and
excrements. Analyzes validates and reports laboratory results in compliance with hospital state and federal regulationsand standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Minimum: Bachelors Degree plus clinical internship in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science).
Credentials/Licensure
Minimum: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or NCA certification - or board eligible and must
become certified within one year.
Related Experience
Minimum: N/A
Preferred: One year hospital lab experience.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Minimum: N/A
Preferred: Computer skills customer service skills troubleshooting skills.
Computer Competency
Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system including email e-learning
intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Physical/Mental
Minimum: Requires considerable walking standing bending and ability to lift boxes and containers of fluid that weigh
40 lbs or more. Percent of time spent standing is 80% of the workday. All clinical laboratory testing
requires concentration and attention to detail. Subject to frequent interruptions and changing of work
priorities. Position requires 20 50% of the day spent on computer data entry. Must be able to pass acolor blindness test.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequently exposed to blood and body fluids low levels of radiation infectious diseases potentially hazardous chemicals sharps
fumes and gases. Fast paced potentially stressful environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes.
Reports accurate patient laboratory results with minimum errors.
Reviews results based on knowledge of age-related normals.
Works within all safety guidelines.
Uses quality control results in determining validity of patient results.
Is aware of Lab QA issues and works to improve them.
In lower workload time performs order audits or other functions to improve quality.
Meets laboratory service goal with regard to stats.
Maintains at least average workload output on each bench worked.
Uses professional judgment to set workload priorities.
Assists coworkers when work is complete.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward change.
Promotes new ideas based on the needs of the customers.
Supports coworkers in improving productivity and meeting service goals.
Provides leadership support to MLT and non-technical staff.
Actively seeks out additional tasks to improve service.
Initiates positive work environment.
Performs instrument troubleshooting procedures.
Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and assists students and Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Responds to workload needs by flexing between laboratory benches.
Trains students and new staff.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
