Medical Technologist

Karmanos Cancer Institute • Mount Clemens, MI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

The Medical Technologist has the ability to perform all the tests in the clinical laboratory, familiar with existing techniques and computerized instrumentation. Works with minimum supervision and can use independent judgment. Should have fundamental knowledge of all departments and the ability to rotate is required. Must be knowledgeable of quality control theory and have the ability to use quality control programs accurately. Must be able to systematically troubleshoot a procedure or an instrument. Will operate computerized instrumentation along with a sophisticated robotic automation line.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Accurately performs laboratory procedures from the procurement of the specimen to the reporting out of the results.
Responsible for high standards of accuracy and quality control at all times.
Responsible for care and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Assist technicians and lab aides if problems occur.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Registered in the United States as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist via AMT, HEW or ASCP - OR registry eligible and must become registered within 18 months of hire/transfer date in order to continue in this role.
No prior work experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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