Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

Selectminds; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical laboratory tests and analyses across diverse sections. You will handle blood, urine, and other body fluids, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accreditation standards.

The role requires MT certification or an eligible timeframe, a relevant degree, and the ability to manage routine maintenance of analyzers and related equipment. On-site work with variable daily hours is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control standards.

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.

Skills

Lab techniques

Blood analysis

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Associate degree in medical technology

MT certification

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Colorimeter

Flame photometer

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical laboratory tests and analyses across diverse sections. You will handle blood, urine, and other body fluids, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accreditation standards.

The role requires MT certification or an eligible timeframe, a relevant degree, and the ability to manage routine maintenance of analyzers and related equipment. On-site work with variable daily hours is expected.