Medical Technologist, 2nd Shift

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Provides for the care, diagnosis and safety of patients. Collects, processes and analyzes blood, body fluids, tissues and excrements. Analyzes, validates and reports laboratory results in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations and standards. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree plus clinical internship in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science). Credentials/Licensure Minimum: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or NCA certification - or – board eligible and must become certified within one year. Related Experience Minimum: N/A Preferred: One year hospital lab experience. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum: N/A Preferred: Computer skills, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills. Computer Competency Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions. Physical/Mental Minimum: Requires considerable walking, standing, bending and ability to lift boxes and containers of fluid that weigh 40 lbs or more. Percent of time spent standing is 80% of the workday. All clinical laboratory testing requires concentration and attention to detail. Subject to frequent interruptions and changing of work priorities. Position requires 20 – 50% of the day spent on computer data entry. Must be able to pass a color blindness test. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequently exposed to blood and body fluids, low levels of radiation, infectious diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, sharps, fumes, and gases. Fast paced, potentially stressful environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes.  Reports accurate patient laboratory results with minimum errors.  Reviews results based on knowledge of age-related normals.  Works within all safety guidelines.  Uses quality control results in determining validity of patient results.  Is aware of Lab QA issues and works to improve them.  In lower workload time, performs order audits or other functions to improve quality.  Meets laboratory service goal with regard to stats.  Maintains at least average workload output on each bench worked.  Uses professional judgment to set workload priorities.  Assists coworkers when work is complete.  Demonstrate a positive attitude toward change.  Promotes new ideas based on the needs of the customers.  Supports coworkers in improving productivity and meeting service goals.  Provides leadership support to MLT and non-technical staff.  Actively seeks out additional tasks to improve service.  Initiates positive work environment.  Performs instrument troubleshooting procedures.  Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and assists students and Medical Laboratory Technicians.  Responds to workload needs by flexing between laboratory benches.  Trains students and new staff. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.