Medical Technologist

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist for a job in Hamtramck, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Medical Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:  

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

· Generous paid time off (PTO)  

· Career development and continuing education opportunities  

· Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

· Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

· Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under minimal supervision, processes and tests specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include medical laboratory technicians and technologists. Will provide input on staff evaluations as requested. Maintains a complete and up to date procedure manuals.

Achieves ongoing compliance with regulatory agencies. In high volume core laboratories, will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested. Completes other duties assigned by laboratory supervisor or director. Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR , or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR . The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR and 42 CFR )..

2. Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Skills Required

1. Ability to perform all duties as required of a Medical Technologist

2. Assists department management, in conjunction with human resources with corrective action and coaching of department employees. Provides input to management with preparation of performance evaluations and competency evaluations. Assists in the interviewing of new employees.

3. Ensures department employees possess the ability and knowledge to provide age appropriate care as mandated by DMC and department policies.

4. Has analytical abilities to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures.

5. Assists Department Management with the review and evaluation of current and new department policies, procedures, equipment and supplies.

6. Works to collaborate with all DMC personnel and departments to ensure effective lab operations to promote customer oriented relationships

7. Possesses communication and/or interpersonal skills using courtesy and…