Clinical Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Phlebotomy

General Summary 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 Perform 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 and information systems. Apply 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, recognize and refer implausible results, equipment malfunctions, or special/unusual circumstances to laboratory technologist, leader, or supervisor. Within established parameters, standardize, calibrate, perform 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. Comply with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Participate 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 completing regular competency assessments. Education / Experience Required Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Laboratory Science. Alternatively, meeting the educational requirements of the third item below. MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA) desired or completion of a military 50‑60 week technician program that meets the minimum CLIA requirements. Alternatively, meeting the requirements of the third item below. Successful completion of an Associate’s 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. Coursework outside of the US must be verified by an 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 Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­nitive Action Employer Henri­y Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System