CAR-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

About the role

The role involves performing routine and specialized patient laboratory testing, obtaining laboratory specimens, processing results, maintaining equipment, and participating in various quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized patient laboratory testing.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients as needed.
• Posts laboratory results to their proper destination.
• Processes microbiology cultures and other specimens as needed.
• Follows established procedures for quality control performance and documentation.
• Reports discrepancies to the Laboratory Manager or designee.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots problems with instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens.
• Documents situation appropriately in department log and notifies the Laboratory Manager or designee.
• Maintains work area, cleans bench, restocks supplies and notifies manager of low stock.
• Participates in new lot correlation studies, proficiency testing, computer validation, procedure updates and accreditation readiness as needed.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new laboratory employees.
• Performs DOT and non-DOT urine collections and BAT tests when requested following the established guidelines.
• Sets up for and participates in special projects during periods of lower than normal work volume.

Requirements

• MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certified within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Science program and registered or registry eligible.
• Good communication skills, accurate writing and spelling, ability to reason and problem solve.
• Computer skills.

Qualifications

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.