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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Microbiology/Serology - 40 hrs - Days -

Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Microbiology/Serology - 40 hrs - Days -

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Microbiology/Serology - 40 hrs - Days -

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Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood Sign On Bonus Eligible!

General Summary

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood

and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of

laboratory instruments and information systems.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological,

histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on

laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information

systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The

Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a

given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will

pertain to the specific assignment.

Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action

and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes

And Resolve Problems, Including

Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the

accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.

Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states. Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic

causes of unexpected test results.

Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting

of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.

Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing,

testing, and reporting without direct supervision.

Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures,

including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental,

and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including,

proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and

adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees,

and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the

laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.

Education/Experience Required

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory

discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory

Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical

scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements

for AAB and/or AMT certifications.

Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform

Laboratory Functions Are Required.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department: Pathology Microbiology Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable

Seniority level

Seniority level Associate Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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