Medical Technologist
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Wayne
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving
Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive
system. We have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other
health system in the state, including six that are Magnet
-recognized. In total, Corewell Health has eight hospitals and 155
outpatient sites that provide diverse practice settings located in
communities throughout southeastern Michigan and the greater
Detroit metropolitan area.This is a full-time midnight position at
the Wayne CampusGENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction, performs
and reports routine or select clinical laboratory tests and
procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory.ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:
- Under supervision, performs select chemical, hematologic
microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and/or microbiologic
procedures involving manual procedures or the use of complex
laboratory instruments.
- Uses training and clinical judgment to evaluate instrument
performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy
and reliability of analytic data before it is released; recognizes
and refers implausible results or special/unusual circumstances to
medical technologist or supervisor.
- Standardizes, calibrates, operates, performs preventive
maintenance and limited troubleshooting on select laboratory
equipment or instruments within established parameters.
- Assists in gathering data for the evaluation, correlation, and
introduction of new instrument or procedures.
- Participates in the training of students, residents, and new
employees in the performance of select routine procedures; attends/
participates in department continuing education and in-service
programs.
- Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency
activities in the department including the gathering of data for
quality assurance monitors; developing and adherence to safe work
practices; TQM/CQI committees, etc.
- Participates in:
- Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation,
and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department.
- Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
- Friend-at-Work program and assists in training new hires as
applicable/assigned
- Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned
- Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks
accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory
funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use
of supplies
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned, including
inventory control reagent prep, specimen processing / distribution
/ storage tasks, etc. This document represents the major duties,
responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended
to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be
understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform
job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. BENEFITS
STATEMENT:Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package
to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
- NEW On-demand pay program - powered by Payactiv
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of
products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug
insurance plans
- Relocation assistance
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify
theft protection and even home and auto insurance STANDARD
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties. Education / Training :
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in
biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester
hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in
organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in
addition to, the baccalaureate degree. Completion of a clinical
laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least
three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in
which the individual performs high complexity testing.
- Clinical internship proof of completion (e.g., NAACLS
accredited program - hospital-based or university-based)Certificate
of completion (hospital-based)"Clinical Practicum" designation on
transcript (university-based)
- Official ASCP BOC approval (e-mail letter) confirming
eligibility to take the certification exam. Work Experience :
- Completion of a NAACLS accredited clinical internship or
equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of
Certification or other acceptable certifying agency/work experience
approved by Lab Administration. Certification, Licensure,
Registration : Department policy requires U.S. certification, U.S.
certification eligibility , or certification assessment by one of
the following agencies:
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP) Effective October
23, 2009 (see Notes below)
- ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) Prior to October,
2009
- ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCPi)
Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript "i".
- ASCP Technologist (categorical) certification - BB(ASCP),
C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP) or MB(ASCP)
- AMT Medical Technologist - MT(AMT) After 2010
- Additional acceptable certification eligibility can be reviewed
with Human Resources & the department WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical
Effort :
- Requires considerable walking and standing. Corewell Health
grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category. Primary LocationSITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis -
WayneDepartment NameLab - Anatomic Clinical Path - CH East - South
- WayneEmployment TypeFull timeShiftNight (United States of
America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work11p-730aDays
Worked5Weekend FrequencyEvery other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH
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team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe
environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and
community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team
members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza
vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require
reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application
process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy
equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability,
pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health
grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are
encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the
health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for
equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each
other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our
inclusion resource groups for people to find community and
empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that
advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that
we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our
team. You may request assistance in completing the application
process by calling .
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