Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care•Port Huron, MI

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About The Position

Provides information for 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 performs analyses of body fluids and blood cells, prepares blood products for transfusion, processes and reports microbiology cultures and sensitivities, and operates and maintains laboratory equipment. The Medical Laboratory Scientist also manages supplies, communicates medical technology information, prepares reports, maintains professional knowledge, follows quality and safety standards, troubleshoots problems, and may orient or train new employees. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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 through 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.
Ensure laboratory equipment operates by calibrating it, completing 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 as needed to accomplish job results.
Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating 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.