What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics - 40 hrs - Variable position at Henry Ford Health System?
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Medical Laboratory Scientists in Molecular Diagnostics play a critical role in advanced genetic testing, specializing in DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR, qPCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Their work involves a balance of automated and manual benchwork and pipetting, and pre/post analytical tasks, such as writing SOPs, maintaining CAP, ISO15189 and CLIA regulatory compliance, and result reporting in the LIS. MLS professionals frequently collaborate with directors and pathologists for reporting, ensuring accuracy in diagnostics. Operating in an ever-evolving environment, the team continuously integrates new advancements and follows LEAN laboratory principles for process optimization and problem-solving.
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 Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Medical Technologist position.
- 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: Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release; Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states; 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. 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.
2. Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
3. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System 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.
