What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist - Special Chemistry position at Trinity Health MI?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Will be trained on HPLC, Inductively Coupled Plasma-MS (ICP-MS), Vitamin testing, AU480, HIV screening, LCMS/MS, and Manual Testing. Needs to be comfortable with troubleshooting and to be able to work independently.
Department: Special Chemistry
Location: Warde Lab - Ann Arbor
Status: Full time, 40 hours a week, benefit eligible
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Minimum rate of pay: $30.13
Warde Medical Laboratory provides esoteric testing in a state-of-the art facility, populated with highly-trained personnel under the leadership of internationally known pathologists. The result is an exceptional level of quality and service because Warde Medical Laboratory begins with exceptional people. It's one more way that we fulfill our commitment to continuously improve the quality of healthcare.
An opportunity exists for a Medical Technologist to join our Warde Medical Laboratory in Special Chemistry. This is a full-time, day opportunity and ideal for ASCP-MT or those with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in biology or Chemistry. Join us and utilize your education and expertise, and help us provide vital knowledge for medical caregivers.
POSITION PURPOSE
Performs various clinical laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same. Repeats tests as necessary, especially those yielding abnormal or atypical results, and notifies appropriate personnel of such results. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.
Will be trained on HPLC, Inductively Coupled Plasma-MS (ICP-MS), Vitamin testing, AU480, HIV screening, LCMS/MS, and Manual Testing. Needs to be comfortable with troubleshooting and to be able to work independently.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
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.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Will be trained on HPLC, Inductively Coupled Plasma-MS (ICP-MS), Vitamin testing, AU480, HIV screening, LCMS/MS, and Manual Testing. Needs to be comfortable with troubleshooting and to be able to work independently.
Department: Special Chemistry
Location: Warde Lab - Ann Arbor
Status: Full time, 40 hours a week, benefit eligible
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Minimum rate of pay: $30.13
Warde Medical Laboratory provides esoteric testing in a state-of-the art facility, populated with highly-trained personnel under the leadership of internationally known pathologists. The result is an exceptional level of quality and service because Warde Medical Laboratory begins with exceptional people. It's one more way that we fulfill our commitment to continuously improve the quality of healthcare.
An opportunity exists for a Medical Technologist to join our Warde Medical Laboratory in Special Chemistry. This is a full-time, day opportunity and ideal for ASCP-MT or those with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in biology or Chemistry. Join us and utilize your education and expertise, and help us provide vital knowledge for medical caregivers.
POSITION PURPOSE
Performs various clinical laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same. Repeats tests as necessary, especially those yielding abnormal or atypical results, and notifies appropriate personnel of such results. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.
Will be trained on HPLC, Inductively Coupled Plasma-MS (ICP-MS), Vitamin testing, AU480, HIV screening, LCMS/MS, and Manual Testing. Needs to be comfortable with troubleshooting and to be able to work independently.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Follows established procedures and policies to perform all tests, pertinent to the section to which assigned.
- Records and/or enters into laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
- Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
- Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
- Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section) to which assigned.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
- Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
- Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel with regard to results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.
- Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships: Approaches conflict in a constructive j manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
- Obtains laboratory specimens from patients while ensuring that consideration is given to the age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient.
- Takes an active role in departmental and sectional programs or projects to include research, procedure development, task force participation, cost savings initiatives and problem solving.
- Assists in the training and orientation of new staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science such as Biology or Chemistry
- Medical Technology Clinical Internship preferred;
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.
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