Job Opportunity Job ID: 55204 MLS, CLS, Medical Technologist Description: Positions Location: Ionia, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Responsible for providing medical staff or other qualified persons with accurate timely laboratory test results. Must be capable of performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures, according to established standards; maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment; assists in documenting, compiling, and distribution of Quality Control Material. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. • Performs accurate and timely assays in the following areas of the laboratory: hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. In each of these areas, the generation of a laboratory value is the result of following a strict protocol, which is outlined in the procedure manuals. • Performs secondary review of designated tests. • Approves proficiency testing for reporting. • Functions as designee to sign-off on proficiency testing. • Responsible for performing quality control measures and calibrations as prescribed in the various procedure manuals. This should include performance, documentation, corrective measures if indicated, and processing of the data. • Performs monthly QC review. • Operates the computer system within the laboratory. This includes order entry, resulting, releasing of results and generation of the hard copy laboratory report. • Writes standard operating procedures. • Reviews monthly maintenance. • Prepares results of method validations for medical director's approval. • Verifies patient identity. Obtains laboratory specimens from patients. This includes instructing and collecting various body fluids, including blood specimens obtained both from veins and from artery collections. • Identifies and correctly labels various laboratory specimens. • Maintains and ensures correct function of each machine within the laboratory. • Signs off/approves technicians' competencies. • Assists in training of new caregivers. • Collects legal specimens and testifies in court as deemed by subpoena. • Unpacks, dates and correctly stores laboratory supplies as they arrive. • Notifies doctors or their designees of critical values immediately when they arise. • Prepares various reagents as needed. These reagents must be properly prepared, dated, and stored as needed. • Involved in performance improvement planning for the department. • Must be aware of department and hospital policies, either by attending department meetings, reading the minutes, or review of hospital and department policy and procedure manuals. • May serve in charge capacity • Prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency while meeting patient and physician needs. Job Requirements Work Experience • None Education • Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field. • Nationally recognized certification or eligible (ASCP, NCA) as a MT(ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or CLS(ASCP) Must be certified within 12 months of hire and recertify if/as required. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Demonstrated knowledge of disease processes as related to patient conditions and pertinent laboratory testing performed. • A basic knowledge of mathematics, accuracy, precision, normal ranges and correlation with existing methods including evaluation of clinical specimens for suitability for testing and presence of interfering substances. • Basic computer skills for data entry, instrument operations and report production. • Basic knowledge of microscope use and function. • Demonstrates effective, positive verbal communication skills to those served by the laboratory. • Basic ability to take steps to resolve instrument problems. • An in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine. • Must be flexible to work varied shifts when needed and be able to take call as needed. • Able to work independently. • Excellent troubleshooting skills. • Able to multi-task. 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. #-AM1 Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements: Shift Variable Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's Status Part-time Benefit Eligible Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital Experience Level New Grad