Medical Laboratory Scientist-MLS

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Technologist to conduct laboratory tests and analyses for diagnosis and treatment. The role involves working with various biological fluids, ensuring accurate test results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field, and MLS certification within 18 months. This is an entry-level, full-time position based in Flint, Michigan with a per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Lab Science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses of blood and other fluids.
• Analyze blood cells using microscopic techniques.
• Prepare blood components for transfusions.
• Process and report cultures and microbiology procedures.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Analyzing blood cells

Chemical analysis of body fluids

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

MLS certification within 18 months

Job description

Job Title: Medical Technologist - Medical Lab Scientist MLS

Department: Laboratory in Flint, Michigan

Shift: Variable

Daily Work Times: Variable

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0 – Per Diem

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, Medical Lab Science, chemistry, or related biological science field
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred

• MT/MLS certification.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care