Medical Technologist - Lab Technologist

Job Title: Medical Technologist - Lab Technologist
Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Duration: 3 Months (Possible Extension)

Shift Details:

• Midnights with exception of training on days.
• Train on days for Hematology then move to Midnights Hematology.

Training Schedule:

• Monday–Friday.
• Start time: 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM.
• Duration: 6–8 weeks.
• After training, shift will transition to midnight shift.
• Candidates will work on the automation line.

Work Hours:

• Hours per Week: 40.
• Hours per Day: 8.
• Days per Week: 5.

 
Job 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.
 
Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience (hematology preferred).
• Previous hematology experience required.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification.
• Experience with fluid cell counts and differentials.
• Completion of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Medical Technology.
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences.
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology may be considered if coursework aligns with the Medical Technologist role.

 
Required Education:

• Completion of accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in medical technology, medical laboratory sciences, or clinical laboratory sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology may be considered if completed coursework aligns with the duties of the specific Medical Technologist position.
• Coursework completed outside of the US must be verified by a NACES approved credential evaluation service.

 
Preferred Certification & Licensure:

• Certification at the technologist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, Client, or HEW is preferred.

 
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:

• Requires six months experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Hematology Specialist Certification.

 
Schedule Notes:

• 13-week assignment.
• Likely to extend, possibility of conversion to FTE.
• Training will be Mon - Friday starting at 6.30 am or 7 am for 6-8 weeks of the assignment and then we'll switch to midnight.
• Candidates working on automation line.

 
Hours Summary:

• Hours Per Week: 40.00.
• Hours Per Day: 8.00.
• Days Per Week: 5.00.