Medical Laboratory Scientist - Impactful Diagnostics

Mclaren-Health-Care; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to support diagnostic testing and patient care. The role involves clinical laboratory analyses, quality control, and collaboration with pathology and clinical teams to ensure accurate results.

The position emphasizes routine and specialty laboratory procedures, transfusion testing, and the maintenance of laboratory equipment within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field
• MT certification or certified 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

MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to support diagnostic testing and patient care. The role involves clinical laboratory analyses, quality control, and collaboration with pathology and clinical teams to ensure accurate results.

The position emphasizes routine and specialty laboratory procedures, transfusion testing, and the maintenance of laboratory equipment within a large health system.