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 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

　　perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. Medical

　　Laboratory Scientist 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 clinical and research guidance

　　compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and

　　infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. May be involved in

　　human subject research by recruiting, consenting, and collecting specimens from

　　patients.

　　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 laboratory

　　setting.

　　CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

　　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

　　preferred.

　　Additional Information

　　Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

　　Department: Infection Disease Laboratory

　　Additional DetailsThis 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

　　Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

　　Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.