Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Diagnostics & QA

McLaren Health Care; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for a per diem position. The role requires education in medical technology or a related field and MT certification or eligibility within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities include performing complex analyses, maintaining equipment, and ensuring QA/QI compliance. Candidate will work in a fast-paced clinical laboratory, with variable daily hours, weekends, and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Must have formal education in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or eligibility within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by testing groups and compatibility.
• Processes cultures and microbiology procedures; evaluates antibiotic sensitivities.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains supply inventories and orders reagents as needed.
• Ensures QA/QI compliance and infection control in the lab.
• Trains new employees and performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for a per diem position. The role requires education in medical technology or a related field and MT certification or eligibility within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities include performing complex analyses, maintaining equipment, and ensuring QA/QI compliance. Candidate will work in a fast-paced clinical laboratory, with variable daily hours, weekends, and on-site duties.