What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Lab Technician - Microbiology - 40 hrs - Afternoons position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Shift: 12 PM - 8:30 PM, rotating weekends.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision by laboratory technologist, leader and/or supervisor, and according to
defined protocols, performs select procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens,
involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems. May
perform phlebotomy as needed.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs select chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, immunologic, microscopic,
morphologic, microbiologic, and/or specimen collection and preparation procedures on
blood and/or other bodily fluids or specimens, according to defined protocols, involving
manual techniques or the use of a variety of laboratory instruments, including
information systems.
2. Applies knowledge, training and clinical experience to operate instruments and assess
performance according to defined protocols and quality control checks. Prior to release
of analytic data, recognizes and refers implausible results, equipment malfunctions, or
special/unusual circumstances to laboratory technologist, leader, or supervisor.
3. Within established parameters, standardizes, calibrates, performs preventive
maintenance, quality control, and limited troubleshooting on laboratory equipment,
instruments, or information systems. Following successful completion of competency
testing, may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
4. Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures,
including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and
infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
5. Participates in various quality assessment and improvement and regulatory agency
activities in the department, including proficiency testing, gathering data for quality
assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in
quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency
assessments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or
Laboratory Science Required. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of #3
below.
2. MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA) desired or
completion of a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA
requirements. Alternatively, meeting the requirements of #3 below.
3. Successful completion an Associates or Bachelor’s degree that includes at least (5)
college courses from among the following: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry (inorganic or
organic), Physics, Nursing, Statistics, Physiology, Veterinary sciences, Mathematics,
Introduction to Laboratory Sciences, Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy (Histology),
Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking), Microbiology,
Urinalysis, or Coagulation. Course work outside of the US must be verified by NACES
approved credentialing evaluation service.
NOTE - Employees hired prior to 2005 as a Medical Laboratory
Technician: Qualifications grandfathered as acceptable in lieu of educational
requirement
EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:
MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA)