Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist position. The role supports diagnosis and disease prevention through comprehensive laboratory testing, analysis, and reporting of findings. Night shifts (5:00pm–5:30am) and weekend work are part of the schedule, with full-time hours and active QA/QI compliance.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and MLS certification within 18 months of hire. MT/MLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by testing group, type, and compatibility.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures and antibiotic sensitivities.
• Maintains operation of laboratory equipment by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

QA/QC knowledge

Instrument calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

MLS certification within 18 months

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Blood analyzers

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, 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.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
• Orients and/or trains new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

• MT/MLS certification.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010208
• Daily Work Times: 5:00pm- 5:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes