Medical Technologist I

Melissa Owens | President  

E: [email protected]

Allied Search Partners

Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting medical and dental offices nationwide.

We partner with private practices and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable, well-supported temporary professionals—while prioritizing fair pay, consistency, and respect for our workers’ time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools, we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our workers. 

Job Description

Job ID: 3538869

Job Title:  Medical Technologist I - STAT Lab

Location:  Detroit, MI 48201

Shift  Evening

Benefits

• 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

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory test on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing. Calculates test findings and maintains records. Prepares and determines validity of solutions, reagents, media stains and various materials in the testing process.

Processes and tests all types of laboratory 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Analyze test results, prepare samples for testing, and calculate findings while maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and validate solutions, reagents, media stains, and other materials used in testing.
• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens, with emphasis on STAT samples; review and report lab results promptly.
• Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to support urgent patient care needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent (including military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489).
• Registered or registry eligible with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year of experience as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility.
• Equivalency evaluation required for non-US trained personnel (ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire).
• Licensure as required by the State.

Required Skill:

• Strong analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with physicians and staff.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate laboratory equipment and closely examine specimens.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments.