Medical Laboratory Scientist
McLaren Health Care•Lapeer, MI
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 components for transfusions, maintains laboratory equipment, and manages laboratory supplies.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an internship program from an approved school of medical technology or school of clinical laboratory science.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MT certification, or eligibility to take the MT certification exam; candidates who are not yet certified must obtain certification within one year of hire or transfer.
Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices to determine normal and abnormal components.
- Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by performing blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Maintain the operation of laboratory analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other equipment by calibrating equipment, 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 levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment
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