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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:

1. 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 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.

2. 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:

   a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the

   accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.

   b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.

   c) Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic

   causes of unexpected test results.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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:

6. 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.

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

8. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform

   laboratory functions are required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Laboratory General-GP Cottage

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  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.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 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.