Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a skilled medical laboratory professional to contribute to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through comprehensive lab testing and analyses. The role involves handling body fluid analyses, blood cell counts, and transfusion preparation following accreditation and QC standards.

Required are a Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field, an approved internship, and ASCP MT certification or eligibility within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related fields from an accredited institution.
• Completion of internship program from an approved school of medical technology or school of clinical laboratory science.
• ASCP MT certification or eligible to take MT certification exam and must be certified within one (1) year of hire or transfer.

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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Internship program in medical technology or clinical laboratory science

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.

Job Specific Duties 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related fields from an accredited institution.
• Completion of internship program from an approved school of medical technology or school of clinical laboratory science.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MT certification or eligible to take MT certification exam and must be certified within one (1) year of hire or transfer.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26011061
• Daily Work Times: 0700-1630
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes