Medical Technologist Intern - Gladwin

Laboratory Internship Program

The purpose of this position is to provide laboratory experience during the summer semester between the junior and senior year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete, the individual may apply for a graduate position once qualified.

Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.

Responsibilities:

(75%)* Support for clinical testing (duties are dependent upon site)

• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares analyzers for testing:
  Monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Stocks inventory.
• Assists with pending logs.
• Assists specimen processing.
• Assists with troubleshooting to improve TAT.

(25%)* Specimen preparation and processing

• Identifies specimens properly; uses basic tools of the laboratory proficiently, including centrifuges, incubators, and balances; prepares specimens for processing.
• Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems.

Certifications and licensures:

• Current enrollment in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program required.

Required education:

College student - equivalent experience:
Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria, required to move to the testing portion of the program.

Other information:

• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in infection prevention and control practices and policies.
• Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling.
• Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, specimen prioritization and distribution, specimen storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light).
• Specimen processing including, but not limited to, centrifugation and aliquoting.

* NOTE:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.

Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.