Henry Ford Hospital

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

laboratory scientist

GENERAL SUMMARY:Under minimal supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on bloodand/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use oflaboratory instruments and information systems. Responsible for establishing andensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action asneeded. Participates in applied research and development projects to introduce newtechnology and improved methods.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Oversees and performs routine and complex chemical, cytologic, hematologic,histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedureson laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and informationsystems. The Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform all duties of theSr. Medical Laboratory Scientist job, and in a given job situation may or may notperform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. MedicalLaboratory Scientist position.2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/ordevelop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes andresolve problems.a. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent qualityand corrective and preventive action as needed.b. Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure theaccuracy 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 causesof unexpected test results.3. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technicalequipment. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technicalresource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure propercoverage and service standards. Following successful completion of competencytesting, may perform processing, testing, and result reporting without directsupervision.4. Teaches and ensures compliance with established divisional, departmental, andinstitutional policies and procedures, including clinical and research guidancecompliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, andinfection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. May be involved inhuman subject research by recruiting, consenting, and collecting specimens frompatients.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 laboratorysetting.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:* Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical laboratory scientist level from anationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW ispreferred.Additional Information* Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

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