Henry Ford Health
Med Lab Technician - 36 hrs - Afternoons -
Henry Ford Health, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203
Overview
Under direct supervision by laboratory technologist, leader and/or supervisor, and according to defined protocols, performs select procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems. May perform phlebotomy as needed. Principle Duties And Responsibilities
Performs select chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, immunologic, microscopic, morphologic, microbiologic, and/or specimen collection and preparation procedures on blood and/or other bodily fluids or specimens, according to defined protocols, involving manual techniques or a variety of laboratory instruments, including information systems. Applies knowledge, training and clinical experience to operate instruments and assess performance according to defined protocols and quality control checks. Prior to release of analytic data, recognizes and refers implausible results, equipment malfunctions, or special/unusual circumstances to laboratory technologist, leader, or supervisor. Within established parameters, standardizes, calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, quality control, and limited troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, instruments, or 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 and regulatory agency activities in the department, 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. Education/Experience Required
Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Laboratory Science Required. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of item #3 below. MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA) desired or completion of a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements. Alternatively, meeting the requirements of item #3 below. Successful completion of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree that includes at least five college courses from among the following: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry (inorganic or organic), Physics, Nursing, Statistics, Physiology, Veterinary sciences, Mathematics, Introduction to Laboratory Sciences, Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy (Histology), Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking), Microbiology, Urinalysis, or Coagulation. Course work outside of the US must be verified by a NACES-approved credentialing evaluation service. Note: Employees hired prior to 2005 as a Medical Laboratory Technician: Qualifications grandfathered as acceptable in lieu of educational requirement. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Core Laboratory Shift: Evening Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Under direct supervision by laboratory technologist, leader and/or supervisor, and according to defined protocols, performs select procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems. May perform phlebotomy as needed. Principle Duties And Responsibilities
Performs select chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, immunologic, microscopic, morphologic, microbiologic, and/or specimen collection and preparation procedures on blood and/or other bodily fluids or specimens, according to defined protocols, involving manual techniques or a variety of laboratory instruments, including information systems. Applies knowledge, training and clinical experience to operate instruments and assess performance according to defined protocols and quality control checks. Prior to release of analytic data, recognizes and refers implausible results, equipment malfunctions, or special/unusual circumstances to laboratory technologist, leader, or supervisor. Within established parameters, standardizes, calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, quality control, and limited troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, instruments, or 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 and regulatory agency activities in the department, 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. Education/Experience Required
Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Laboratory Science Required. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of item #3 below. MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA) desired or completion of a military 50-60 week technician program and meets the minimum CLIA requirements. Alternatively, meeting the requirements of item #3 below. Successful completion of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree that includes at least five college courses from among the following: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry (inorganic or organic), Physics, Nursing, Statistics, Physiology, Veterinary sciences, Mathematics, Introduction to Laboratory Sciences, Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy (Histology), Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking), Microbiology, Urinalysis, or Coagulation. Course work outside of the US must be verified by a NACES-approved credentialing evaluation service. Note: Employees hired prior to 2005 as a Medical Laboratory Technician: Qualifications grandfathered as acceptable in lieu of educational requirement. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Core Laboratory Shift: Evening Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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