CAR-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Job Opportunity

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Performs routine and specialized patient laboratory testing.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients as needed.
• Posts laboratory results to their proper destination.
• Process microbiology cultures and other specimens as needed.
• Follows established procedures for quality control performance and documentation. Reports discrepancies to the Laboratory manager or designee.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots problems with instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens. Documents situation appropriately in department log and notifies the Laboratory Manager or designee.
• Maintains work area, cleans bench, restocks supplies and notifies manager of low stock.
• Participates in new lot correlation studies, proficiency testing, computer validation, procedure updates and accreditation readiness as needed.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new laboratory employees.
• Performs DOT and non-DOT urine collections and BAT tests when requested following the established guidelines.
• Seeks additional assignments/projects during periods of lower than normal work volume.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certified within 60 days of hire

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Science program and registered or registry eligible

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills, accurate writing and spelling, ability to reason and problem solve.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

• Shift: Variable
• Degree Type / Education Level: Associate
• Status: Per Diem
• Facility: Sparrow Carson City
• Experience Level: New Grad