Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry - 40 hrs - Days -

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry - 40 hrs - Days - Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus 267638 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological test 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 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Benefits Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Employees enjoy dental and eye care coverage, tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliation Henry 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