Medical Technologist

Summary:

Maintains daily and monthly workload and inventory of reagents and materials. Enters data into LIS as required. Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life of a Medical Technologist at MyMichigan Health:

• (60%)* Analyzes and processes biological specimens, organizes workload and sets-up test procedures.
• (20%)* Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory information system. Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
• (15%)* Maintains inventory and reorders reagents. Stocks shelves. Disposes of biohazards, chemicals, etc. in a safe manner following department procedure.
• (5%)* Maintains and troubleshoots instruments.

Certifications and Licensures:

Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer, must hold and maintain an active national MLS certification.

Required Education:

• Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) = Bachelor's Degree Required

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) = Associate's Degree Required

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology required.

Other Information:

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.
• Collection, processing, and analysis of biological specimens in the laboratory. Including the preparation of reagents and comprehensive knowledge of specimen collection (such as venipuncture or collecting hazardous or infectious materials for culture) in order to act as backup to phlebotomy team and may perform venipuncture and/or collect cultures.
• Appraises results to distinguish normal and abnormal values, performs calculations, prepares and distributes written, electronic (e.g. LIS), and verbal reports.
• Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory Information System. Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
• Follows all laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory through first in first out (FIFO) principles including ordering, stocking, and managing outdates.
• Disposes of biohazards, chemicals, etc. in a safe manner following department procedure.
• Performs preventative maintenance of instruments and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Assists in training new technologists and medical technology students.
• Works with section leaders to organize workflow and optimize patient care.
• Supervision Exercised: Limited in the absence of Technical Specialist and/or Manager.
• For high complexity tests, this position may serve as a general supervisor (CLIA definition), defined in laboratory policy.
• NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.

Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.