Medical Technologist Intern - Bay City

Summary The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified. Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post-, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.

Responsibilities

(75%) SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL TESTING (Duties are dependent upon site) General laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank) Prepares specimens for testing. Prepares analyzers for testing: Monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste. Assists with inventory management.

Stocks inventory. Assists with pending logs. Assists specimen processing.

Assists with troubleshooting to improve TAT. (25%) SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING Identifies specimens properly; uses basic tools of the laboratory proficiently, including centrifuges, incubators and balances; prepares specimens for processing. Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems. Certifications and Licensures N/A Required

Education

College Student Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria, required to move to the testing portion of the program. Other Information OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all medical information.

Follows patient registration, billing and coding procedures where required. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies. Review, clarification, and verification of physician orders.

Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling. Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, specimen prioritization and distribution, specimen storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light). Specimen processing including, but not limited to, centrifugation and aliquoting.

Adheres to all Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations. Regulations; safety and infection control; waste disposal; laboratory equipment; professionalism and ethics; and laboratory information system (LIS). Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years.

All other duties as assigned.