Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

14h

About The Position

Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses in accordance with established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards. The role analyzes body fluids and blood cells, prepares blood products for transfusions, processes microbiology cultures, maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and reports technological findings. The position also supports a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment, identifies and addresses problems, and orients or trains new employees.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MT/MLS certification.

Responsibilities

Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
Process, read, and report cultures from various sources, antibiotic sensitivities, and other microbiology procedures.
Maintain laboratory analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other equipment by calibrating, performing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately.
Provide medical technology information by responding to questions and requests.
Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional societies.
Work in compliance with established QA/QI standards.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Recognize problems, identify causes, and implement solutions where appropriate.
Orient and/or train new employees.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.