Medical Laboratory Scientist (Oxford)

McLaren Health Care; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests, report findings, and support patient care in accordance with QA/QI standards. The role requires a MLS/MLT background and adherence to infection control.

Per diem schedule with variable daily hours and weekends as needed; operates with high accuracy, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by chemical analyses.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by testing blood type and compatibility.
• Process, read, and report cultures and antibiotic sensitivities.
• Maintain and calibrate analyzers and other laboratory equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Manage laboratory supplies inventory and ordering.
• Ensure QA/QI compliance and infection-control standards.
• Orient and/or train new employees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Medical laboratory knowledge

Quality control

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

MLS certification within 18 months of hire

Tools

Laboratory instruments (analyzers, spectrophotometers)

Culture and antibiotic testing methods

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.

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, 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.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
• Orients and/or trains new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory 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
• Requisition ID: 26004777
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes