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　　GENERAL SUMMARY:

　　Under minimal 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. Responsible for establishing and

　　ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as

　　needed. Participates in applied research and development projects to introduce new

　　technology and improved methods.

　　PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Oversees and performs routine and complex chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems. The Sr. Medical Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Sr. 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 Sr. 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.

　　a. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as needed.

　　b. Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy 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 causes of unexpected test results.

　　Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technical equipment. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technical resource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure proper coverage and service standards. Following successful completion of competency testing, may perform processing, testing, and result reporting without direct supervision.

　　Teaches and ensures compliance with established divisional, departmental, and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

　　Oversees quality assessment, regulatory, and accrediting requirements. Oversees proficiency testing, quality control, and competency assessment of technical staff. Maintains the laboratory in inspection ready status.

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

　　Completion of accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science.

　　Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical laboratory setting.

　　Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform, teach, and lead laboratory functions.

　　Vision: Near Acuity: Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

　　Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance and space relationships.

　　Accommodation: Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.

　　Color Vision: Ability to distinguish and identify different colors necessary to perform job functions.

　　CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

　　Certification at the technologist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.

　　Additional Information

　　Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

　　Additional Details

　　This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

　　Overview

　　Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.Benefits

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