Medical Technologist Position Summary:
- The Medical Technologist is responsible for the collection processing and analysis of biological specimens in the laboratory. This position is also responsible for the preparation of reagents and has comprehensive knowledge of specimen collection (such as venipuncture or collecting hazardous or infectious materials for culture) in order to act as backup to phlebotomy team and may perform venipuncture and/or collect cultures.
A Day in the Life of a Medical Technologist at MyMichigan Health:- (60%)* Analyzes and processes biological specimens organizes workload and setsup test procedures.
- (20%)* Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory information system. Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
- (15%)* Maintains inventory and reorders reagents. Stocks shelves. Disposes of biohazards chemicals etc. in a safe manner following department procedure.
- (5%)* Maintains and troubleshoots instruments.
Requirement description :
- 1 Year of Experience Required
- ASCP or AMT Required
- Bachelors Degree Required
- Sunquest EMR Highly Preferred
- Primarily Alma but occasional coverage at Mt Pleasant Required
- ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)
Profile Requirements:
- Work History
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the specialty
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms taken within the last two years
- Licensure & Certifications (MI State License/Lara & BLS AHA & ACLS AHA NIHSS)
- Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates 50 mile radius restriction)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Active at the time of Submission
Weekend Requirements : Required
On Call Requirements : No Call