Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 2:30PM to 11:00PM, with rotational weekends
. Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement in the specialties in which qualified by education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and troubleshoot all applicable instruments/procedures in the department; provide support in quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and special projects as assigned.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• Adhere to laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and opened dates as applicable.
• Perform and document QC analyses to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function; make quality control decisions regarding disposition of an assay or test.
• Inform supervisory personnel of problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard testing procedures and cooperate fully with investigations as needed.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate; may assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements; use PPE, engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable; participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
• May be required, in the absence of a supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required

Work Experience:

One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.

Preferred

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects:
  Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are…