Medical Technologist - Generalist
Lighthouse Lab Services is proud to partner with a leading healthcare system in the state of Michigan to expand their Core Lab team. We are seeking a skilled Medical Technologist – Generalist to join this innovative laboratory, performing high-complexity testing to support patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge molecular technologies, contribute to groundbreaking diagnostics, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in laboratory medicine. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a top-tier healthcare organization, apply today!
Responsibilities
Provide Clerical/Administrative Support- Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results, and document calls as needed.
- Scan documents (requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides.
- Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, including duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.
- Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet service expectations and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
- Assist lab leaders in developing technical procedures, protocols, and projects as needed.
Accessioning, Specimen Processing, and Distribution- Accession and process samples with accuracy, including specimen receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and evaluating specimens for testing suitability.
- Prioritize and accurately distribute patient samples within the laboratory, ensuring quality assurance goals.
- Access and navigate the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources.
- Assist in problem-solving (duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information) and call on unacceptable specimens (clotted, hemolyzed, wrong container, etc.).
- Work with other laboratory personnel to process patient casework efficiently and accurately (e.g., basic sample preparation and assay setup or loading automation lines).
- Assist medical staff by attending procedures (bone marrow procedures, intraoperative surgery) as required.
Laboratory Support / Maintain and Operate Instruments for Waived, Moderate, and High-Complexity Testing- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.
- Analyze patient samples according to instrument procedures.
- Enter test results into laboratory databases.
- Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.
- Monitor error codes and perform troubleshooting, documenting issues, actions taken, and outcomes in instrument logbooks.
- Perform general lab upkeep, including cleaning, trash removal, washing/sterilizing labware, recording temperatures, refrigerator and freezer maintenance, handling biohazard and chemical waste, and assisting with media and reagent preparation.
- Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High-Complexity Tests- Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing. Act on out-of-range quality control values.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing.
- Analyze patient samples and report test results with accuracy and adherence to laboratory quality assurance goals.
- Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests.
Other Duties- Meet departmental continuing education requirements.
- Provide instructions in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and procedural applications to students and new employees.
- Maintain competencies for all assigned sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional Development
- Fulfill departmental continuing education requirements.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform duties of Medical Laboratory Scientists.
- Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act according to predetermined protocols.
- Update procedure manuals and training materials to reflect current practices.
- Serve on laboratory and interdepartmental committees as requested.
- Initiate corrective action when required.
- Maintain a safe, well-stocked, clean work area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological science.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist, or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
- Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, and hand pipetting for long periods of time, with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Previous experience with GC and LC/MS instrumentation.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle extra duties while completing patient work.
Work Schedule and Salary
- This full-time, 40-hour position is on the night shift and will require rotating holidays, weekends, and an on-call schedule.
- Salary: $28 - $40 per hour, depending on experience.
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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