Medical Technologist Intern - Gladwin

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:

• Current enrollment in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program required.

Required 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:

• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies.
• 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. 

*NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.

Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.