Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Mclaren-Health-Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to support diagnosis and treatment by performing chemical analyses of body fluids, blood, and cultures, and by reporting results in a timely and accurate manner. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, MT certification within 18 months, and experience operating lab equipment with adherence to QA/QI standards.

Full-time schedule from 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Process, read, and report cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• Operate and calibrate analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other lab equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock and expediting orders; ensure proper storage and inventory levels.
• Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests; prepare reports of findings.
• Orient and train new employees; participate in QA/QI standards and infection-control policies.

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
  2. Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
  3. Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
  4. Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
  5. Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  6. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  7. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  8. Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
  9. Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
  10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  11. Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
  12. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
  13. Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
  14. Orients and/or trains new employees.
  15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003974
• Daily Work Times: 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.