Medical Laboratory Scientist Midnights

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic tests, patient specimen analysis, and quality control processing in a clinical lab setting. You will conduct blood analyses, culture readings, and transfusion preparation while ensuring accuracy and safety protocols.

Required MT certification and a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field; an associate degree is acceptable with certification. Full-time, evening shift, Petoskey, MI campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field or associate degree in medical technology or related field required
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer required

Responsibilities

• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopy.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions and perform compatibility tests.
• Process, read, and report cultures and antibiotic sensitivities.
• Maintain operation of analyzers and lab equipment by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory and place orders when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

MT certification

Tools

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.

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, 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.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004319
• Daily Work Times: 20:00-06:30
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes