MyMichigan Health
Location
West Branch Township, Michigan
The Medical Technologist Intern will support clinical testing by preparing specimens and assisting with inventory management. They will also perform specimen preparation and processing tasks under supervision.
Candidates must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria for testing. Skills in organization, manual dexterity, and communication are required.
The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified. Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.
Certifications and Licensures
n/a
Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all medical information. Follows patient registration, billing and coding procedures where required. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies. Review, clarification, and verification of physician orders. Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling. Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, specimen prioritization and distribution, specimen storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light). Specimen processing including, but not limited to, centrifugation and aliquoting. Adheres to all Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations. Regulations; safety and infection control; waste disposal; laboratory equipment; professionalism and ethics; and laboratory information system (LIS) Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years. All other duties as assigned.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required. Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred. Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred. Job shadow in the laboratory department may be required commensurate to experience in the department.
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