Medical Laboratory Scientist - Saint Joseph, United States - Corewell Health

Corewell Health

Verified Company

Saint Joseph, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary
Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following departmental protocols to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. Prepares specimens for testing, screens patient specimens, and analyzes patient specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs quality control procedures, and assists in maintaining an efficient and effective laboratory operation. May serve as a generalist or as a limited specialist.

Essential Functions

Operates laboratory equipment and performs functions including: calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, instrument validation studies, quality control, proficiency testing, and documentation.
Reads, interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results. Documents and communicates significant information and special occurrences which may affect test results to the appropriate clinician.
Routinely checks supplies and reagents in order to ensure adequate supply levels. Ensures that reagents are properly labeled and dated.
Directs work of laboratory assistants or laboratory services representatives and auxiliary personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree in related field
1 year of relevant experience a related field Preferred
CRT-Medical Technologist, Certified (MT)
ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Spectrum Health labs except for Toxicology Upon Hire required Or

CRT-Medical Laboratory Scientist

ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Spectrum Health labs except for Toxicology Upon Hire required Or
CRT-American Medical Technologist, Certified (AMT)
AMT American Medical Technologists Spectrum Health labs except for Toxicology Upon Hire required Or

CRT-Clinical Toxicology - AACC American Association for Clinical Chemistry Toxicology Dept Only Upon Hire required
Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend

Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend

Sitting: Seldom

Trunk Rotation

Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation

Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Supine Lying: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Driving: Seldom

Reach

Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach
- at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/

Hand Dexterity:
Frequently

Visual Acuity 1 [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Color Vision (Ishihara)

Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]:
Seldom

Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name
Lab - St Joseph

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
2 pm to 10:30pm

Days Worked
Variable

Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category._
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team._