Medical Laboratory Scientist

mclarenhlth; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist responsible for supporting diagnosis through laboratory testing, quality control, and analysis of fluids, blood cells, and cultures.

Responsibilities include operating analyzers, preparing specimens for transfusion, and maintaining supplies and equipment; MT certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Determines normal/abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analysis.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells via microscopy.
• Prepares blood components for transfusions; performs compatibility tests.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures and antibiotic sensitivities.
• Maintains/ calbrates analyzers and equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and procurement.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Microscopy

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Analyzers

Spectrophotometers

Colorimeters

Flame photometers

Job description

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.


• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

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