Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician (MLS/MLT) – BSH PRN Variable

About the role

Individuals are responsible to perform diagnostic and analytic testing on human specimens to produce sound, reliable data to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Understand and participate in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.
• Anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Work under specific time constraints.
• Communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Reflects a positive attitude and abides by Bronson's Standards and Plan for Excellence.
• Follows all laboratory established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates responsibility for instrument operation and preventative maintenance by performing on schedule. Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes action to resolve.
• Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect results and seeks to resolve appropriately.
• Assists in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Participates in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• May be requested to alter start time, shift, department(s), and/or site depending on patient care needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned and if employee meets the qualifications for (for example: charge tech, competency evaluations, etc.).
• Dependent on job duties, a valid Michigan driver's license and insurability through Bronson's carrier may be required.
• Working Conditions: May have direct patient contact when collecting a specimen and/or processing and evaluating specimens. Work in an environment with some exposure to noxious fumes and unpleasant noises. Work in an environment with risk of sustaining illness and injury from the use of chemicals and biological materials and organisms. Working irregular hours, including mandatory overtime, holidays, weekends and on-call hours. Working conditions could include minor straining, fatiguing positions, physical motions, etc.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and graduate within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program with Bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology WITH completed certificate for program (i.e. post-baccalaureate, hospital based internship, etc.) in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) that requires 90 semester credit hour plus internship.
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree or completed Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP, AMT or equivalent MLS eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP categorical certification/eligibility as Technologist in one or more of the following: (BB), (C), (H), or (M).
• All individuals must have completed certification OR be registry eligible and complete certification within one year of hire through ASCP, AMT or equivalent credential in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• All individuals who are newly ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or newly AMT certified after January 1, 2006 must maintain ongoing certification.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree.
• We are not able to sponsor visas for laboratory medicine positions.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification Qualifications: Be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and graduate within 60 days of hire. OR Completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program with Bachelor’s degree. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology WITH completed certificate for program (i.e. post-baccalaureate, hospital based internship, etc.) in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) that requires 90 semester credit hour plus internship. OR Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree or completed Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP, AMT or equivalent MLS eligibility. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP categorical certification/eligibility as Technologist in one or more of the following: (BB), (C), (H), or (M). AND All individuals must have completed certification OR be registry eligible and complete certification within one year of hire through ASCP, AMT or equivalent credential in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. All individuals who are newly ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or newly AMT certified after January 1, 2006 must maintain ongoing certification. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree. We are not able to sponsor visas for laboratory medicine positions.

Skills

• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform, validate, interpret, document and report laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Ability to perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Ability to participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• Ability to manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform, validate, interpret, document and report laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Ability to perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Ability to participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• Ability to manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform, validate, interpret, document and report laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Ability to perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Ability to participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• Ability to manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform, validate, interpret, document and report laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Ability to perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Ability to participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• Ability to manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform, validate, interpret, document and report laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.
• Ability to perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.
• Ability to participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
• Ability to manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
• Ability to evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to document and report as required by