Graduate Medical Technologist

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

Graduate Medical Technologist Position Summary:

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• 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:
  
  
  
  
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  • 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:
    
    
    
    
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    • (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:
      
      
      
      
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      • 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:
        
        
        
        
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        • 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