Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - 20 hrs - Midnights - Job at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

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  • Henry Ford Health System
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

The Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist position in Detroit involves essential tasks such as ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, product receipt, shipment, and issuance, while maintaining and meeting quality and documentation standards. Primarily a technical role, it also includes administrative duties like validation and documentation of maintenance. Processing approximately 6,000 samples monthly, the lab emphasizes strong collaboration with providers and other healthcare teams to ensure patient needs are met while minimizing risk. Utilizing advanced equipment such as TEG and Werfen Neo Iris, the team operates in a LEAN environment focused on continuous improvement. The team's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and collaboration creates a dynamic work environment where professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease.
  • The Medical Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Medical Technologist position.
  • 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. 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.

2. Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.

3. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.

Job Tags

Full time, Bank staff, Relocation bonus, Night shift,

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