Medical Technologist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Company: Beaumont Health
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving Michigan,
we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive system. We
have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other health system
in the state, including six that are Magnet --recognized. In total,
Beaumont has eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites that provide
diverse practice settings located in communities throughout
southeastern Michigan and the greater Detroit metropolitan
area.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This part-time afternoon shift position in the Hematology Lab at
the Royal Oak campus.
This position has a $5,000 sign on bonus attached.
Performs a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures
for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one
or more areas of work, such as Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation,
Immunohematology, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Molecular
Pathology, Ancillary Testing, Microbiology and other specialty
departments.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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- Independently performs routine/complex chemical, hematologic,
microscopic, morphologic immunologic, and/or microbiologic
procedures involving the use of laboratory instruments or manual
techniques maintaining appropriate technical and organizational
skills within established turn- around times.
- Applies advanced level of knowledge, training, and clinical
judgment to: (a) release quality patient test results; (b) evaluate
instrument performance and quality control results to determine the
accuracy and reliability of all analytical data before it is
released; (c) correlate results with other laboratory data and/or
disease states; (d) identify technical, instrument, pharmacologic
and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. Takes
action/or develops solutions based on data at hand in collaboration
with section supervisor/director.
- Standardizes, calibrates, performs preventative maintenance and
performs in-depth troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and
instruments.
- Assists in the development and/or design of new test procedures
and/or methodologies; participates in the evaluation, correlation,
and introduction of new instruments or procedures.
- Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of
clinical laboratory science to students, residents, and new
employees; attends, participates in, and presents department
continuing education and in-service training programs.
- Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency
activities in the department, which may include performance of
proficiency testing; involvement in TQM/CQI committees; developing
and documenting quality assurance monitors; writing and updating of
procedure manuals; participation in mandatory personal competency
assessment and assistance with administration of section competency
testing program.
- Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems
referred by medical laboratory technicians, and other laboratory
personnel concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant
results, instrument or method problems, and/or out-of-control
situations. Communicates with nurses/physicians/other health care
workers and public concerning lab results, procedures, and
technology.
- Performs other special projects and miscellaneous duties as
assigned, including inventory control, reagent preparation, limited
venipuncture. Acting as a Team Leader, assumes designated functions
of the supervisor in his/her absence according to CAP/CLIA
requirements.
This document 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.
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BENEFITS STATEMENT:
Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your
financial, health and life-work balance goals.
- NEW On-demand pay program - powered by Payactiv
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible
scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of
products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug
insurance plans
- Relocation assistance
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify
theft protection and even home and auto insurance
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STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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- Education / Training:
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- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in
biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester
hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in
organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in
addition to, the baccalaureate degree. - Completion of a clinical
laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least
three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in
which the individual performs high complexity testing.
- Clinical internship proof of completion (e.g., NAACLS
accredited program - hospital-based or university-based)
- Certificate of completion (hospital-based)
- "Clinical Practicum" designation on transcript
(university-based)
- Official ASCP BOC approval (e-mail letter) confirming
eligibility to take the certification exam.
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- Work Experience:
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- Completion of a NAACLS accredited clinical internship or
equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of
Certification or other acceptable certifying agency/work experience
approved by Lab Administration.
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- Certification, Licensure, Registration:
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Department policy requires U.S. certification, U.S. certification
eligibility*, or certification assessment** by one of the following
agencies:
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP) Effective October
23, 2009 (see Notes below)
- ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) Prior to October,
2009
- ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCPi)
Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript "i".
- ASCP Technologist (categorical) certification - BB(ASCP),
C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP) or MB(ASCP)
- AMT Medical Technologist - MT(AMT) After 2010
- Additional acceptable certification eligibility can be reviewed
with Human Resources & the department
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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- Physical Effort:
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- Requires considerable walking and standing.
- Occasional light lifting to store supplies.
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- Work Environment:
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- Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous
reagents and infectious materials.
- Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste
materials of hazardous medications.
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Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all
qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital
status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally
protected category.
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