Medical Laboratory Technician

This position is for a Full Time, Day Shift, Medical Lab Technician in the Chemistry Laboratory.

Scope of Work

Under general direction, performs and reports routine or select clinical laboratory tests and procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory. Under supervision, performs select chemical, hematologic microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and/or microbiologic procedures involving manual procedures or the use of complex laboratory instruments. Uses training and clinical judgment to evaluate instrument performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy and reliability of analytic data before it is released; recognizes and refers implausible results or special/unusual circumstances to medical technologist or supervisor. Standardizes, calibrates, operates, performs preventive maintenance and limited troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments within established parameters. Assists in gathering data for the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instrument or procedures.  

Stand Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Associate of science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related sciences AND successful graduation from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Technician) program; or
• Commensurate laboratory experience as determined by department management:
  • i.e., baccalaureate level Corewell Health Medical Laboratory Science Student who has been working as a laboratory assistant in a laboratory section and has successfully completed the clinical LABORATORY rotation in that respective laboratory section

• Completion of an accredited clinical training program or equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Department policy requires U.S. certification (or certification eligibility*) by one of the following agencies:
  • ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT(ASCP)
  • ASCP International Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT(ASCPi) - Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript “i” after the letters ASCP.

This job posting is for employment with Corewell Health. Effective January 1, 2026, following the execution of a new agreement between Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics, this position will transition employment to Quest Diagnostics. While this role will be integral to Corewell Health laboratory operations, employment will be with Quest Diagnostics effective January 1, 2026, contingent upon successful completion of Quest Diagnostics’ pre-employment requirements.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Lab - Clinical Pathology Chem - CH East - North - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:30a.m - 3:00p.m

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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