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Medical Lab Assistant / MLA
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
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Medical Lab Assistant / MLA
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
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Medical Lab Scientist
Hamtramck, MI · On-site
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Hamtramck, MI · On-site
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Medical Lab Assistant / MLA
$15.50 - $21/hr
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Medical Lab Assistant / MLA
$15.50 - $21/hr
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Detroit, MI · On-site
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Medical Courier (PRN)
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (PRN)
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (PRN)
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (PRN)
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (PRN)
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (PRN)
$16 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (Boise)
Boise, ID · On-site
$12 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (Boise)
Boise, ID · On-site
$12 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (Boise)
Garden City, ID · On-site
$12 - $18/hr
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Medical Courier (Boise)
Garden City, ID · On-site
$12 - $18/hr
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Engages in medical research under direction of Lab supervisor or Lab director. * Performs routine ... Provides courier services as required for lab and outlying clinics, which includes ensuring your ...
Engages in medical research under direction of Lab supervisor or Lab director. * Performs routine ... Provides courier services as required for lab and outlying clinics, which includes ensuring your ...
Engages in medical research under direction of Lab supervisor or Lab director. * Performs routine ... Provides courier services as required for lab and outlying clinics, which includes ensuring your ...
Engages in medical research under direction of Lab supervisor or Lab director. * Performs routine ... Provides courier services as required for lab and outlying clinics, which includes ensuring your ...
Obtains and accurately documents client information/requests and dispatches couriers appropriately ... Knowledge of medical terminology. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Electricity, Fume /Gases ...
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What is the difference between Medical Lab Courier vs Medical Laboratory Technician?
| Aspect | Medical Lab Courier | Medical Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | No formal certification required, but some employers prefer a valid driver’s license | Certification or associate degree in medical laboratory technology often required |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and medical facilities, primarily delivering specimens | Laboratories, hospitals, clinics, performing tests and analyzing samples |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by healthcare providers for specimen transport | Used in clinical labs for testing and analysis |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Focuses on specimen delivery roles | Focuses on laboratory testing and analysis roles |
The main difference is that Medical Lab Couriers primarily transport specimens between locations, requiring minimal formal education, while Medical Laboratory Technicians perform testing and analysis in labs, often requiring certification or an associate degree. Both roles are essential in healthcare but serve different functions within the medical industry.
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Job description
Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Embark on a rewarding career with DMC University Laboratories, Inc.. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Benefit Statement:
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory test on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing. Calculates test findings and maintains records. Prepares and determines validity of solutions, reagents, media stains and various materials in the testing process.
Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
- Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.
- Required: Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE ,NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.
Skills Required
1. Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
2. Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with all areas of physician office.
3. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment.
4. Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.
Facility Description
DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other 13 legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Job: Lab Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC University Laboratories, Inc. Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Night Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-. Posted job title: Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Blood Bank
About Detroit Medical CenterThe Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.
The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.
Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.
Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.
To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”.
The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.
At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.
Employee Benefits
At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.
To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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Detroit, MI, US
Year founded
1886