Med Lab Technician - Taylor - 36 hrs - Days - Job at Henry Ford Health, Taylor, MI

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  • Henry Ford Health
  • Taylor, MI

Job Description

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or

Laboratory Science Required. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of #3

below.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform

laboratory functions.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Experience/Certification Desired

MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA)

Additional Information

  • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
  • Department: Pathology-Taylor
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

Job Tags

Shift work,

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