Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) (AMT) - Generalist 

in Detroit, Michigan

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Basic Requirements:

• Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent Personnel, MLS, CLS certification with appropriate training and a minimum of one year of experience.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory or related science.
• Must also have a completion of medical technology clinical practice program
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a high-volume medical facility. Medical Technologists must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Generalist. A generalist is defined as a Medical Technologist that can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, to include Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to provide three (3) Supervisory references speaking directly to experience in this role.
• Must be able to pass extensive credentialing process including criminal background check.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Medical Technologist Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluates the suitability of specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable.
• Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports. Calibrates/standardizes/adjusts and maintains instruments.
• Identifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring.
• Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs. Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures.
• Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e. history, medications) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• Attendance of quarterly departmental meeting.

Shift Schedule:

This is a Full-time Day schedule opportunity. Work schedule is 800-430 pm EST, Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Possible weekend rotating shifts.