Medical Technologist
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical
Technologist for a job in Detroit, Michigan. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Medical Technologist - Discipline: Allied
Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week -
Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n DMC University
Laboratories (DMCUL)is committed to providing exceptional patient
care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of
our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced
technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to
making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits
Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest
asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer
more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that
prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life
balance. The available plans and programs include: · Medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance · 401(k) retirement savings plan
with employer match · Generous paid time off (PTO) · Career
development and continuing education opportunities · Health savings
accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts ·
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program · Voluntary
benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto
& home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location and is determined by employment status Summary Description
Under minimal supervision, processes and tests specimens; reviews
and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance
and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and
equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Provides
direction to other laboratory staff that may include medical
laboratory technicians and technologists. Will provide input on
staff evaluations as requested. Maintains a complete and up to date
procedure manuals. Achieves ongoing compliance with regulatory
agencies. In high volume core laboratories, will work in multiple
departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as
requested. Completes other duties assigned by laboratory supervisor
or director. Will serve as point of care coordinator for
non-laboratory tests, as requested. Qualifications: Minimum
Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or
university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical
technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by
42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist
level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior
to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as
defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR
493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491) 2. Registered or registry eligible in
accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or
CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE,
NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within
30 days of hire. Skills Required 1. Ability to perform all duties
as required of a Medical Technologist 2. Assists department
management, in conjunction with human resources with corrective
action and coaching of department employees. Provides input to
management with preparation of performance evaluations and
competency evaluations. Assists in the interviewing of new
employees. 3. Ensures department employees possess the ability and
knowledge to provide age appropriate care as mandated by DMC and
department policies. 4. Has analytical abilities to gather and
interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to
obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to
determine methods for ensuring compliance with
functional/organizational/service policies and procedures. 5.
Assists Department Management with the review and evaluation of
current and new department policies, procedures, equipment and
supplies. 6. Works to collaborate with all DMC personnel and
departments to ensure effective lab operations to promote customer
oriented relationships 7. Possesses communication and/or
interpersonal skills using courtesy and effective listening for
routine contacts with internal and some external
customers/stakeholders in order to discuss pertinent information.
Practices sound discretion and conflict resolution skills when
making decisions. Reads and comprehends procedures and technical
literature in specific functional area as necessary. 8. Assists the
supervisor in promoting an engaged, safe and quality driven
environment, by showing respect for all employees, acting as a
bridge between the staff and the supervisor, and monitoring and
notifying supervisor of any work environment issues that will
negatively impact staff.' 9. Leadership skills including
demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing
levels of accountability comfort with decision-making
responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the
ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge
alliances and garner support. 10. Oversight of the maintenance,
operation, cleanliness and functioning of the lab equipment and
supplies related to area of responsibility 11. Provides data
collection and advanced data analysis. Performs special projects as
assigned Facility Description DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL)
is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to
the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University
Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories,
Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories,
Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service
outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers,
remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and
billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area
covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a
rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of
over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less
than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories.
Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other
healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of
state facilities. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be
influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other 13 legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify
program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its
companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations Job: Lab
Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC
University Laboratories, Inc. Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day
Shift Begin: 7:00 AM Shift End: 3:30 PM Employment practices will
not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify
program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: /> The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and
its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Detroit Medical Center Job ID 4369-2506003857-2. Posted job title:
Group Lead Med Technology - Chemistry Core About Detroit Medical
Center The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading
academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one
of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During
our 150 years of caring for the community, we have been recognized
nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations
and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because
of our exceptional employees. The Detroit Medical Center is one the
largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long
and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We
train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit. Our
evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.
It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our
experience, on the best available research and our understanding of
each patient as an individual. Our commitment to our patients Our
commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part
of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every
patient and every family who entrusts their care to us. To meet the
needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140
clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan,
including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital
(Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally
recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive
environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are
highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and
compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members
have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to
as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC
has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that
call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and
our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community
who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.
From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate
and empower our community towards better health, you can count on
the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will
experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build
on care. At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment
of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a
reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this
web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is
available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual
disability. Employee Benefits At the DMC, health and well-being are
important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to
help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a
range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible
options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.
Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees
can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life
insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an
identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for
support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder
care programs. To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a
401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes
discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home
insurance and mobile plans. Benefits - Medical benefits - Dental
benefits - Vision benefits - Employee assistance programs - Life
insurance - Discount program
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