Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - 40 hrs - Days -

Henry Ford Health System • Detroit, MI • 1h ago

The Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist position in Detroit involves essential tasks such as ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, product receipt, shipment, and issuance, while maintaining and meeting quality and documentation standards. Primarily a technical role, it also includes administrative duties like validation and documentation of maintenance. Processing approximately 6,000 samples monthly, the lab emphasizes strong collaboration with providers and other healthcare teams to ensure patient needs are met while minimizing risk. Utilizing advanced equipment such as TEG and Werfen Neo Iris, the team operates in a LEAN environment focused on continuous improvement. The team's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and collaboration creates a dynamic work environment where professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Sign on Bonus Available!

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 Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a

given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will

pertain to the specific assignment.

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:

a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the

accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.

b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.

c) 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.

Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing,

testing, and reporting without direct supervision.

Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures,

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

and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including,

proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and

adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees,

and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the

laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory

discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory

Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical

scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements

for AAB and/or AMT certifications.

Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.

Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform

laboratory functions are required.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department: Pathology Blood Bank

Shift: Day 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

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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