Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
Detroit Medical Center · Detroit, MI · Yesterday
AnalystPart-time
About the role
$3,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing
- Calculates test findings and maintains records
- Prepares and determines validity of solutions, reagents, media stains and various materials in the testing process
- Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results
- Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 (42 CFR 493.1491)
- Meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491)
- Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist/clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility
- Required: Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire
- Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire
- Licensure as required by State
Skills
- Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all areas of physician office
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment
- Visual acuity to closely examine specimens
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program and Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Schedule
- Part time
- Day shift with rotating weekends and holidays
- Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM