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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$77,299 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Term:
Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period. Unit Position Summary The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist in the Clinical Pathology Laboratory section to perform and evaluate complex chemical and microscopic tests to provide timely, accurate diagnostic data for use by veterinarians; perform clinical laboratory procedures in the areas of clinical chemistry, immunohematology, hematology, coagulation, immunology, and urinalysis. Work hours vary including evenings, weekends and holidays. Duties associated with this position involve exposure to veterinary biological specimens, working with hazardous waste, use of regulated chemicals and biological materials, and working on a video display terminal greater than 25 percent of the time. Reporting to and working closely with the Clinical Pathology section manager, the Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for: 40%- Performs lab tests on specimens using automated and manual methods. 40%
- Evaluates laboratory results for discrepancies in order to ensure proper reporting. Enters pertinent information into the computer in order to generate results. 10%
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of complex lab equipment and calibrates instruments in order to ensure reliable results. Maintains QA/QC records, identifies variances, resolves QA/QC issues. Troubleshoots as necessary. 5%
- Participates in problem-solving, laboratory policy making, and information distribution. Participates in VDL activities, staff meetings, SOP's drafting, and process improvement efforts. 5%
- Consults with veterinarians and other clients in order to provide information and lab results.