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.