Job description
Job Summary
Provides clinical laboratory services in the department. Performance of clinical laboratory examinations, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and other functions as required.
Essential Functions
- Practices clinical laboratory science in the specialty of hematology, coagulation, chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and clinical microscopy in a skillful manner. This includes the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
- Performs quality control, calibrations, and maintenance and solves problems related to testing systems as needed and documents corrective actions taken.
- Maintains competency-validated proficiency on all procedures performed.
- Maintains inventory, work area, and equipment in a manner that keeps the laboratory in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
- Assures compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science or related field
- Required Associate's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science or related field
- 6 months of relevant experience Currently enrolled in a CLS internship or certification eligible Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- American Medical Technologist, Certified (AMT) - American Medical Technologists Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- Cytogenetic Technologist (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- Molecular Biology Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- Technologist in Hematology (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required Or
- Technologist in Chemistry (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Only applies to those hired on/after 7/1/2022. Must obtain professional certification within 1 year of Board of Certification eligibility 1 Year required
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Supine Lying: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom - Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Lab - Hematology and Coagulation
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. weekends
Days Worked
Variable; repeating 6-week schedule
Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
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