Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name
Lab - St Joseph

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Days Worked
Variable

Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend

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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.

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