Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Medical Laboratory Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science.
Alternatively, completion of an associate or bachelor's degree with at least five college courses from specified sciences.
Preferred qualifications include MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency such as ASCP or NCA.
Preferred qualification: completion of a military 50–60 week technician program meeting CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform selected procedures on blood, other body fluids, or specimens using manual techniques or laboratory instruments.
Use laboratory information systems to record and manage test results accurately.
Conduct phlebotomy while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Follow defined protocols and collaborate with laboratory technologists, leaders, and supervisors to deliver accurate diagnostic results that impact patient care and treatment decisions.

Job Description

Contingent position, Monday-Friday day shift schedule with workdays varying based on departmental needs.

**What You Will Do**

Perform select procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens using manual techniques or laboratory instruments—becoming a key player in our diagnostic puzzle!
Utilize laboratory information systems to record and manage test results accurately, keeping our data flowing smoothly and reliably.
Conduct phlebotomy with a patient-first approach, ensuring comfort and safety while making a real difference in someone's day.
Follow defined protocols and collaborate with laboratory technologists, leaders, and supervisors to deliver accurate diagnostic results that directly impact patient care and treatment decisions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Completion of an Associate Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science.
Alternatively, successful completion of an Associates or Bachelor's degree with at least 5 college courses from specified sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

MLT certification from a recognized national certifying agency (ASCP or NCA).
Completion of a military 50-60 week technician program meeting CLIA requirements.

Additional Information

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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