Responsible for performing routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, bodily fluids and specimens, including using manual techniques, laboratory instruments, and information systems to ensure accurate testing; perform chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems; apply knowledge and independent clinical judgment to develop solutions and to improve processes and resolve problems; evaluate instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release; correlate results with other lab data and disease states; support the identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and physiologic causes of unexpected test results; perform calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and laboratory information systems; collaborate with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problem; follow successful completion of competency testing; perform processing, testing, and reporting procedures; ensure compliance with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control; maintain confidentiality of patient information; participate in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completing regular competency assessments; utilize and apply knowledge of laboratory safety/accreditation standards, specimen collection procedures, venipuncture, capillary puncture, laboratory specimen handling techniques, manual/automated laboratory specimen analysis, laboratory quality control processes/statistical analysis, medical laboratory results evaluations, medical laboratory equipment use/maintenance/calibration, and chemistry/hematology/phlebotomy medical laboratory procedures to perform duties; maintain the laboratory and procedure in inspection ready condition; communicate with internal and external customers, including nurses, physicians and other health care workers concerning laboratory results, procedures, technology, and related issues; assist in the development and design of new test procedures and methodologies; participate in the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instruments and procedures; help validate new laboratory information system software; attend, participate in, and present department continuing education and in-service programs; and perform phlebotomy or other related duties as assigned.

Hours: Night/Third Shift Position.

Location: 205 N. East Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49201.

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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Training: None;

Experience: Six (6) months in the position above, as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Assistant, or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include six (6) months use of all the following: laboratory safety/accreditation standards, specimen collection procedures, venipuncture, capillary puncture, laboratory specimen handling techniques, manual/automated laboratory specimen analysis, laboratory quality control processes/statistical analysis, medical laboratory results evaluations, medical laboratory equipment use/maintenance/calibration, and chemistry/hematology/phlebotomy medical laboratory procedures; and must be ASCP MLS, AAB, or AMT certification eligible.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

• Department: Core Laboratory

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: UAW-SMTC Med Group Union Fac.

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.