GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under minimal 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. Responsible for establishing and

ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as

needed. Participates in applied research and development projects to introduce new

technology and improved methods.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees and performs routine and complex chemical, cytologic, hematologic,

histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures

on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information

systems. The Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform all duties of the

Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist job, and in a given job situation may or may not

perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. Medical

Laboratory Scientist position.

2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or

develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and

resolve problems.

a. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality

and corrective and preventive action as needed.

b. Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the

accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release;

c. Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states;

d. Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes

of unexpected test results.

3. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technical

equipment. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technical

resource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure proper

coverage and service standards. Following successful completion of competency

testing, may perform processing, testing, and result reporting without direct

supervision.

4. Teaches and ensures compliance with established divisional, departmental, and

institutional policies and procedures, including clinical and research guidance

compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and

infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. May be involved in

human subject research by recruiting, consenting, and collecting specimens from

patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Completion of accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Chemistry, Physics,

Biology, Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science or other sciences.

* Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical laboratory

setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

* Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical laboratory scientist level from a

nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW is

preferred.

Additional Information

* Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group