Medical Laboratory Scientist

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan seeks a part-time Medical Technologist to perform laboratory tests and analyses. The role involves ensuring quality control and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and relevant certification. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care and contribute to vital diagnostic processes.

Qualifications

• Completion of internship program from an approved school of medical technology.
• ASCP MT certification or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Prepares blood for transfusions and maintains laboratory equipment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Microscopes

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, 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, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

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:

1. 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.

Preferred:

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 25003055
• Daily Work Times: Days
• 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.

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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.