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Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Laboratory Technologist I or II (MLT or MLS) in Newberry, Michigan
502 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI, USA | 30.29-40.41 per hour | Full Time
Do you want to be part of a professional group of mission-minded people working to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors?
Come join our independent health system team at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center to make contributions that are valued and where your community impact is real. Our work environment pairs technologically advanced capabilities with a deep sense of caring for every patient, every time. If compassion, customer service, quality work, respect, and teamwork are important to you too, we would welcome the chance to talk to you about joining our team.
Located in Newberry, Michigan, our friendly community offers a relaxed pace of life many are seeking. When our staff leave work they enjoy affordable living with almost immediate access to lakes and forests. Our county is a well known playground for snowmobiling, trail riding, golfing, fishing, and more. Reach out to see how you can be part of this dynamic organization that is deeply woven into the region.
Position: Laboratory Technologist I or II (MLT or MLS)
Job Status: Full Time
Pay Rate: Lab Technologist I $30.29 - $37.83
Lab Technologist II $32.35 - $40.41
Skills and Duties:
Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples according to laboratory policy
Prioritizes work flow based on established policy and individual patient needs
Performs Quality Control, maintains Quality Control records, and makes decisions about Quality Control acceptability according to laboratory policy
Performs routine and unscheduled maintenance on all laboratory equipment as needed. Keeps maintenance records organized and up to date
Interacts and manages operations of LIS. Oversees QC and daily operation
Performs venipunctures, arterial punctures, capillary punctures, and collects other patient samples skillfully and discreetly
Prepares specimens/requisitions/orders carefully for transfer to reference laboratory
Maintains clean work area
Reports results to physician or nurse within established time frame
Informs laboratory manager of any problems occurring within the department, either solved or unsolved
Performs proficiency testing within allotted time frame, according to established policy
Provide adequate laboratory coverage, scheduled and unscheduled and after hours as needed
Responsible for strict conformance with all applicable accreditation standards (e.g. Hospital, DNV, state, federal) health and safety rules, policies and procedures
Attends department and Hospital meetings
Participates in department and Hospital activities and in-services
Participates in Quality Improvement activities
Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and required certification/licenses
Qualifications:
Technician - Associates degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, including successful completion of an internship OR CLIA approved equivalent. ASCP Certified
Technologist - Bachelor's degree from an accredited Medical Technology program, including successful completion of an internship OR CLIA approved equivalent. ASCP Certified
Experience or willingness to train in all areas of the lab. Microbiology, molecular, urinalysis, hematology, serology, chemistry/IA, blood bank, coagulation. Experience in phlebotomy preferred but not required
BLS required
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.