Medical Laboratory Scientist

mclarenhlth; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Michigan seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic testing, quality control, and sample analysis in a accredited lab environment. You will conduct analyses of body fluids, prepare blood products, and operate analyzers and related equipment.

The role requires a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related field, completion of an approved internship, and MT certification within one year of hire, with a strong focus on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate 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.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related fields

Completion of internship program in medical technology or clinical laboratory science

ASCP MT certification or eligible to take exam within 1 year of hire

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.

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.
2. Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
3. Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
4. 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.
5. 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:

• Baccalaureate 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.

Required:

Preferred:

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