Medical Lab Scientist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Midnights

Description:

DESCRIPTION

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is a not-for-profit hospital established in 1970. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea attracts more than 300 physicians in almost all disciplines, with leading edge technology, including the largest and strongest MRI in Michigan.

As a not-for-profit hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea reinvests its profits back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promotion initiatives, and outreach for the elderly.

Performs various clinical laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same. Repeats tests and necessary, especially those yielding abnormal or atypical results, and notifies appropriate personnel of such results. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. Demonstrates unit/area designated competencies.

Requires Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology with ASCP or equivalent certification. Internship is required for certification. Able to work independently, good decision making and communications skills required. Applicant should be self motivated and self directed.

Location: Trinity Health Chelsea

Shift: Midnights

$10,000 Sign-on for full-time MN shift

* Paid over a 2-year commitment, NEW team members only

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Under general supervision, performs qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests on patient specimens, according to established standards and practices. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing. Is knowledgeable of the principles and clinical significance involved in test procedures and uses this expertise daily. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.

Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.

• May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting. Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.

Experience:

Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is preferred.

Certification/Licensure: Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

This position may also be listed as:
Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Competitive compensation,
  DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Compares…