Medical Laboratory Scientist — Clinical Diagnostics Impact

McLaren Health Care; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Grand Ledge. The role involves analyzing body fluids, counting blood cells, preparing samples for transfusion, and handling a range of laboratory instruments to ensure accurate results.

Required are a bachelor’s or associate degree in medical technology and MT certification or eligibility within 18 months. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer with variable daily work times and no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certification within 18 months 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Analyzers

Spectrophotometers

Colorimeters

Flame photometers

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Grand Ledge. The role involves analyzing body fluids, counting blood cells, preparing samples for transfusion, and handling a range of laboratory instruments to ensure accurate results.

Required are a bachelor’s or associate degree in medical technology and MT certification or eligibility within 18 months. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer with variable daily work times and no on-call requirements.