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Medical Technologist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

MyMichigan Health

#Inventory Management #Troubleshooting #Quality Control #Patient Care #Safety Policies #Healthcare #Microsoft Windows #OSHA Training #Venipuncture

Quick overview

The Medical Technologist is responsible for analyzing biological specimens and ensuring quality control in the laboratory. They also prepare reagents, maintain instruments, and teach new technologists.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field and maintain an active national MLS certification within 12 months of hire. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with basic knowledge of laboratory instruments.

bachelor degreeQuality ControlSafety ProceduresInventory ManagementTroubleshootingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient CareTrainingData EntryVenipunctureInstrument MaintenanceDexterityMicrosoft Windows CompetencyBiological Specimens Analysis

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for analysis of biological specimens in the laboratory, including comprehensive knowledge of collecting specimens (such as venipuncture or collecting hazardous or infectious materials for culture).
Prepares reagents, organizes daily workload and performs quality control.
Appraises results to distinguish normal and abnormal values, performs calculations, prepares and distributes written, LIS, and verbal reports.
Performs preventative maintenance of instruments, troubleshooting methodologies and teaches new technologists.
Maintains daily and monthly workload and inventory of reagents and materials.
Enters data into LIS as required.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(60%)
Analyzes and processes biological specimens, organizes workload and sets-up test procedures. (20%)
Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory information system. Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria. (15%)
Maintains inventory and reorders reagents. Stocks shelves. Disposes of biohazards, chemicals, etc. in a safe manner following department procedure. (5%)
Maintains and troubleshoots instruments. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs and monitors quality control. Enters results into LIS. Monitors results using LIS reports. Follows all laboratory safety policies and procedures. Acts as backup to phlebotomy team and may perform venipuncture and/or collect cultures. Demonstrates knowledge and ability and competence in treating patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years. Works with section leaders to organize workflow and optimize patient care. Supervision exercised- None. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

For High complexity tests, this position may serve as a General supervisor (CLIA definition), defined in laboratory policy, to ensure: � Remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory�s established performance specifications; Patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system functions properly; � Orientation is provided to all testing personnel; and annual personnel performance evaluations and documentation of testing personnel performance competency.

Medical Technologist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

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