Medical Laboratory Scientist - 20 hrs - Midnights -

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The Medical Laboratory Scientist at Henry Ford Wyandotte is a generalist role, rotating weekly through Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, and Chemistry to maintain balanced competency. Unique to this location, generalists participate in bone marrow collections, assisting in the OR and slide preparation for testing. This high-volume lab processes approximately 2 million tests annually, with MLS professionals working collaboratively with clinical teams and physicians to report critical results. Our laboratory team benefits from a supportive work environment with convenient amenities, including free parking, 24/7 food options, and summer food trucks. Located near the waterfront and downtown, our facility provides a comfortable and accessible workplace for all shifts.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease.
• The Medical Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Medical Technologist position.
• Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions.
• Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including: Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release; Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states; Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.