Medical Laboratory Scientist - Casual

McLaren Health Care Corp

Caro, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Analysis, Clinical Laboratory, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Treatment, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Tests, Microbiology, On Call, Operational Audit, Plasma, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics
LOCATION
Caro, MI
POSTED
8 days ago

Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
  • Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
  • Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
  • Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
  • Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Preferred:

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Per Diem
  • Requisition ID: 26003500
  • Daily Work Times: Variable
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: Yes

About the Company

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McLaren Health Care Corp