Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description Sign On Bonus Available! Shift: Midnights Status: 20 hours per week Ready to make a real difference in patient care? Here's what you'll be doing in this exciting Blood Bank role: Day-to-Day Impact Master the art of ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification—the detective work that keeps blood transfusions safe and effective Handle product receipt, shipment, and issuance with precision and care, ensuring every unit is tracked and accounted for Process approximately 6000 samples monthly while maintaining stellar quality and documentation standards (yes, we keep things organized!) Partner with providers and healthcare teams to solve problems and meet patient needs—collaboration is our superpower Leverage cutting-edge equipment like TEG and Werfen Neo Iris to deliver accurate, timely results Contribute to our LEAN environment by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation Own validation and documentation of maintenance tasks, keeping our lab running like a well-oiled machine Why You'll Love It You'll work under general supervision performing both routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and body fluid specimens using advanced laboratory instruments and information systems. You'll be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about efficiency, innovation, and making a tangible impact on patient outcomes. This is where technical excellence meets meaningful healthcare work! Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 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. Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr