Graduate Medical Technologist
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Summary
Graduate Medical Technologist Position Summary:
- This position is designed for Medical Laboratory
Science/Medical Technologist students currently enrolled in an
accredited program. This role is responsible for analysis of
biological specimens in the laboratory, including comprehensive
knowledge of collecting specimens (such as venipuncture or
collecting hazardous or infectious materials for culture). Prepares
reagents, organizes daily workload and performs quality control.
Appraises results to distinguish normal and abnormal values,
performs calculations, prepares and distributes written, LIS, and
verbal reports. Performs preventative maintenance of instruments,
troubleshooting methodologies and teaches new technologists.
Maintains daily and monthly workload and inventory of reagents and
materials. Enters data into LIS as required. Follows all safety
policies and procedures.
Why You Will Love Being a Graduate Medical Technologist at
MyMichigan Health:
- MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization.
- Benefits and immediate paid time off (PTO) available.
- Growth opportunity within the team including on-the-job
training.
Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
A Day in the Life of a Graduate 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.
Requirements We Are Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current enrollment in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory
Science program required.
- Completion of academic part of MLS program and currently
participating in internship required.
- Certification as an MLS with American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP) within six months of program completion
required.
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.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Graduate Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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