McKenzie Health System·Sandusky, Michigan
The Student Medical Laboratory Technician performs automated and manual clinical laboratory tests under supervision while ensuring quality control and instrument maintenance. They are responsible for assessing specimens, communicating results to healthcare providers, and adhering to hospital policies.
Department: Laboratory
Full Time- 40 hr., Variable Shift.
Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands. Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy.
The Student Medical Laboratory Technician (SMLT) functions under the direction of the Director of Laboratory and the Laboratory Medical Director, and/or the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist to: Perform multiple automated and manual tests, assess specimens for correct handling and quality, perform and evaluate quality control, perform periodic maintenance and assist in calibration of instruments, communicate information to healthcare providers, perform clinical laboratory testing in multiple areas of the laboratory in a proficient, knowledgeable manner following routine laboratory standards/practices and hospital policies and procedures, for which he/she has been prepared and had supervised experience in the MLT Program and orientation program.
McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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