Medical Laboratory Scientist-MLS

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health network in Michigan is seeking a Medical Technologist to provide diagnostic information through laboratory tests. This role involves conducting analyses of body fluids, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control standards. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and obtain MLS certification within 18 months of hire. Flexibility in working hours is required for this per diem position.

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, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• Count and identify blood cells using microscopic techniques.
• Prepare blood and platelets for transfusions.

Skills

Chemical analyses

Microscopic techniques

Laboratory equipment calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

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:

• 1. Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• 2. Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• 3. Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• 4. Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• 5. 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.
• 6. 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.

MT/MLS certification

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 25007327
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.