Provides clinical care through the performances of laboratory based diagnostic tests and services. Facilitates analysis of fluids and results as generated by procedures. Responsible for performing procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology and bacteriology in a correct and complete manner. Responsible for performing phlebotomies, collection of cultures and urine drug screens as requested. Works under supervision of Section Head or Laboratory Manager. Ages served range from newborn to geriatric.
Performs procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, serology, microbiology, and virology.
Reports results, both normal and abnormal to the appropriate party. Performs instrument maintenance, quality control and activities to meet federal and state standards.
Follows procedures to completion to ensure accuracy of results. Assures that procedural performance and behavior does not result in physical or psychological discomfort to the patient or others associated with patients.
Obtains prompt, accurate test results to insure proper treatment.
Performs Lab Assistant duties as needed.
Communicates with physicians, nurse, and ancillary caregivers.
Considers the cost of supplies with the delivery of care for each patient.
Participates in Unit based Quality Improvements Projects and routine Quality and Environmental monitoring.
Maintains unit specific competencies and participates in review of the high-risk/ low-frequency competencies.
Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and is able to trouble shoot equipment, report malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts 545pm to 615am, every other holiday and weekend rotation
General Requirements
- Must be a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent) or completed within 6 months of hire.
- Graduate of an approved accredited medical laboratory technician program or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Health and Human Service.
- Must work with exacting numbers, have good eye-hand coordination, and possess good color discrimination.
- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
