Medical Laboratory Scientist - Plymouth

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Plymouth - 40 hrs - Afternoons -

💼 Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

📅 263190 Requisition #

Sign On Bonus Available!

Henry Ford Plymouth offers a fast-paced, community-focused environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, specializing in generalist testing. Given the emphasis on STAT testing and quick turnaround times, MLS professionals must be highly organized, adept at multitasking, and strong critical thinkers. The hospital fosters a close-knit, family-like atmosphere with room for growth, supported by LEAN-focused operations. With smaller sites, convenient parking, and a collaborative work culture, this location provides a dynamic yet supportive setting for laboratory professionals seeking hands‑on experience and career development!

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease.
• The Medical Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Medical Technologist position.
• Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions.
• Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including:
  Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release;
  Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states;
  Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

1.Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org) ; or possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.

2.Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.

3.Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department:
  Pathology Plymouth
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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