Medical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics

Mclaren-Health-Care; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic tests and quality control in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.

The candidate will analyze body fluids, blood cells, and cultures, operate analyzers, maintain equipment, and ensure QA/QI standards while protecting patients and staff. MLS certification within 18 months is required or pursued after hire.

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

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field

MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer

MT/MLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic tests and quality control in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.

The candidate will analyze body fluids, blood cells, and cultures, operate analyzers, maintain equipment, and ensure QA/QI standards while protecting patients and staff. MLS certification within 18 months is required or pursued after hire.