Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care • Mount Clemens, MI

4h

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or a related field.
• MT certification, or certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

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.
• Ensure laboratory equipment operates by calibrating analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other equipment; completing preventive maintenance; following manufacturer instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; arranging repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree