Medical Laboratory Technician I

Medical Laboratory Technician I - Ludington, MI, Thursday - 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Rotational Sat-Sun 6:45pm-6:45am

Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. 

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met. 
• May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight. 
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. 
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients. 
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates. 
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test. 
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. 
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same. 
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation. 
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. 
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. 
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. 
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. 
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable. 
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. 

Required Work Experience:

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Preferred Work Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. 
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. 
• Frequent walking and/or standing. 
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing. 
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. 

Skills:

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. 
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. 
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. 
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. 

Education

• Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree BS in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)