Medical Lab Scientist - 29-38 per hour - Hamtramck - Detroit Medical Center

Description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements


Specialty:
Medical Lab Scientist

Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

Duration:
Ongoing
40 hours per week

Shift:
8 hours

Employment Type:
Staff

DMC University Laboratories, Inc.

is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of

professionals.

That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The


available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness

insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Summary Description

Under minimal supervision, processes and tests specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.

Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include medical laboratory technicians and technologists. Will provide input on staff evaluations as requested. Maintains a complete and up to date procedure manuals. Achieves ongoing compliance with regulatory agencies. In high volume core laboratories, will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested. Completes other duties assigned by laboratory supervisor or director. Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested.


Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR , or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR and 42 CFR
• Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Skills Required

• Ability to perform all duties as required of a Medical Technologist
• Assists department management, in conjunction with human resources with corrective action and coaching of department employees. Provides input to management with preparation of performance evaluations and competency evaluations. Assists in the interviewing of new employees.
• Ensures department employees possess the ability and knowledge to provide age appropriate care as mandated by DMC and department policies.
• Has analytical abilities to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures.
• Assists Department Management with the review and evaluation of current and new department policies, procedures, equipment and supplies.
• Works to collaborate with all DMC personnel and departments to ensure effective lab operations to promote customer oriented relationships
• Possesses communication and/or interpersonal skills using courtesy and effective listening for routine contacts with internal and some external customers/stakeholders in order to discuss pertinent information. Practices sound discretion and conflict resolution skills when making decisions. Reads and comprehends procedures and technical literature in specific functional area as necessary.
• Assists the supervisor in promoting an engaged, safe and quality driven environment, by showing

respect for all employees, acting as a bridge between the staff and the supervisor, and monitoring and
notifying supervisor of any work environment issues that will negatively impact staff.'

• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
• Oversight of the maintenance, operation, cleanliness and functioning of the lab equipment and supplies related to area of responsibility
• Provides data collection and advanced data analysis. Performs special projects as assigned

Facility Description
DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL)

is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center.

DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories,

Specialty Laboratories, two

rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department.

The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features:

Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests.

Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories.

Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.

EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's

race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic

information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other

legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified

individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job:
Lab Services


Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan


Facility:
DMC University Laboratories, Inc.


Job Type:
Full Time


Shift Type:
Rotating

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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Detroit Medical Center Job ID # Posted job title: Lead Medical Lab Science - Microbiology
About Detroit Medical Center

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years.

We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.
Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.

It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It's our mission. It's our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan).

We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as "my forever family" and "colleagues who have my back".

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and our community.

That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.

From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC.

There's a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.
At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.

Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees.

In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.

Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Discount program