Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank
IHA · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
Employment Type
Full time
Shift Description
Department: Blood Bank
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Shift: Full time, 40 hours a week, evening shift.
Sign on bonus: $8,000
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
- May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting.
- Proof of educational transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
- Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
- Certification/Licensure: Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Total Rewards And Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
What You Will Do
- Records and/or enters 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.
- 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 regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.