Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a medical technologist in Flint, Michigan, responsible for conducting various laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in medical technology and certification within 18 months of hiring. Responsibilities include analyzing body fluids, preparing transfusion materials, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This position offers a per diem schedule and seeks candidates committed to quality control standards.

Qualifications

• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids.
• Count and identify blood cells using microscopes.
• Prepare blood and plasma for transfusions.
• Process and report cultures from various sources.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

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.

Hematology Department

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26001106
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No