Sch-Medical Lab Tech

Positions

Location:

St. Johns, MI

Is responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate timely laboratory test results. Must be capable of performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures, according to established standards; maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment; assists in documenting, compiling, and distribution of Quality Control Material.

• Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. In each of these areas, the generation of a laboratory value is the result of following a strict protocol, which is outlined in the procedure manuals.
• Is responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals. This should include performance, documentation, corrective measures if indicated, and processing of the data.
• Should be proficient in operating the computer system within the laboratory. This should include order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections.
• Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens.
• Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory.
• Assists in training of new associates.
• Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena.
• Unpacks, dates and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive.
• Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise.
• Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed.
• Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policy and procedure manuals.

General Requirements Must have a nationally recognized certification or be eligible for a certification for a MLT. If not certified, certification must be received within 12 months of hire. Work Experience None Preferred - MLT experience. Education Associate's degree in an MLT program. Specialized Knowledge and Skills An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine. Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed.

Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Able to multi-task.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Shift Nights Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Part-time Benefit Eligible Facility Sparrow Clinton Hospital Experience Level New Grad