Medical Technologist I, General Lab
Detroit Medical Center
About the Role
Job Title: Medical Technologist I - General Lab
Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Night (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM), includes rotating weekends, holidays, and blood banking.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens.
- Analyze test results and prepare samples for testing.
- Calculate test findings and maintain records.
- Prepare and determine the validity of solutions, reagents, media stains, and various materials.
- Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
- Review and report lab results.
- Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent.
- Qualifications must meet criteria for High Complexity testing as defined by CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
- 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.
- Licensure, as required by State.
Qualifications
- Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all areas of physician offices.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment.
- Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.
- Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility.
Bonus
- $15,000 Sign-on Bonus, with required relevant experience.