Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sign On Bonus Available!

Shift: Midnights

Status: 40 hours per week (10 hour shifts, block scheduling, ex: 8 days on, 6 days off). Every other weekend rotation!

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital offers a fast-paced yet community-focused environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, with a high volume of general testing. MLS professionals rotate through all departments to maintain competency across the lab, working within a strong team dynamic that fosters close collaboration with healthcare providers, including ER and outpatient teams. For those who thrive in a fast-paced setting, the hospital maintains a welcoming, small-campus atmosphere, providing diverse hands-on experience in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Ready to put your analytical superpowers to work? As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll dive into the fascinating world of blood and body fluid analysis! Under general supervision, you'll perform both routine and complex analytic procedures using a mix of hands-on manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments and information systems. If you love solving puzzles and making a real difference in patient care, this is your lab!

• Master routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens with precision and flair
• Leverage both manual techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory instruments to deliver accurate results
• Navigate laboratory information systems like a pro to ensure seamless data management
• Bring your technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to every analysis you perform
• Collaborate with the team under general supervision to maintain the highest standards of laboratory excellence
• Stay sharp and continuously apply your expertise to support critical patient care decisions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org)
  • OR possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
  • OR has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
• Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
• Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.