Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experienceduring 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
- 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.
- 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
Education: College Student
Equivalent Experience: 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.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
- Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.
- Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
- Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred. Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred.
- Job shadow in the laboratory department may be required commensurate to experience in the department.
Other Comments
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
- Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
- Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
- Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
- Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
- Physical Demand Level:Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.