Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Laboratory department on the night shift. You will perform chemical analyses of body fluids, count blood cells, prepare specimens for transfusion, read cultures, and operate analyzers and related equipment under strict quality control.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology (or an associate degree) and MT certification within 18 months of hire; it is a full‑time position with a 72‑hour

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Analyzers

Spectrophotometers

Colorimeters

Flame photometers

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Department: Laboratory
Shift: Nights
Daily Work Times: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 72
Position Summary: 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.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• 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.

Required:

• 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 affirmative 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: 26010493
• Daily Work Times: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes