Medical Laboratory Technician

McLaren Health Care • Bad Axe, MI

21d

About The Position

Performs routine clinical laboratory tests under the supervision of a medical technologist. The Medical Laboratory Technician follows standardized procedures, maintains quality control and laboratory equipment, operates testing equipment to provide results for patient diagnosis and treatment, manages laboratory supplies, and uses laboratory resources appropriately.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
• MLT certification, or certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a diversified hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures according to standardized methodology.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine maintenance and advanced troubleshooting, calibrating equipment using approved testing procedures, and monitoring quality-control measures and protocols.
• Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements, follow manufacturers’ instructions, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree