Medical Laboratory Technician I

Medical Laboratory Technician I - Ludington MI Thursday - 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM Rotational Sat-Sun 6:45pm-6:45am

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 Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off (if regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week)
401(k) 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!

Perform routine lab tests under thedirection of senior laboratory personnelin those specialties in which they are qualified by educationtrainingand experience.

• Perform and report on assigned analytical testsunder the direction of senior personnelin 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 resultsincluding STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/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 safefunctionaland sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA HIPAAOSHAand laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment (b) engineering controls and/or (c) 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.

Required WorkExperience:

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 publishedinMarch 14 1990.

Preferred Work Experience:

One (1) to three (3) 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 and 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 inclinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must be detail-orientedhave the ability towork independently establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisorsco-workersand clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (WordExceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

• Associates Degree 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. (Required)
• Bachelors Degree BS in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)