GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under minimal 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. Responsible for establishing and

ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as

needed. Participates in applied research and development projects to introduce new

technology and improved methods.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees and performs routine and complex chemical, cytologic, hematologic,

   histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures

   on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information

   systems. The Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform all duties of the

   Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist job, and in a given job situation may or may not

   perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. Medical

   Laboratory Scientist position.

2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or

   develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and

   resolve problems.

   a. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality

   and corrective and preventive action as needed.

   b. Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the

   accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release;

   c. Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states;

   d. Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes

   of unexpected test results.

3. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technical

   equipment. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technical

   resource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure proper

   coverage and service standards. Following successful completion of competency

   testing, may perform processing, testing, and result reporting without direct

   supervision.

4. Teaches and ensures compliance with established divisional, departmental, and

   institutional policies and procedures, including clinical and research guidance

   compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and

   infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. May be involved in

   human subject research by recruiting, consenting, and collecting specimens from

   patients.

   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

   • Completion of accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemistry, Physics,

   Biology, Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science or other sciences.

   • Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical laboratory

   setting.

   • Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform,

   teach, and lead laboratory functions

   CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

• Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical laboratory scientist level from a

  nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW is

  preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

• Department: Core Laboratory

• Shift: Night Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

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