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McLaren Health Care

Medical Laboratory Scientist

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A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.

$63,322 / year median in Michigan

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - CASUAL
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:
1. Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices. 2. Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures. 3. Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests. 4. Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures. 5. 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. 6. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Additional Information Schedule:
Per Diem Requisition ID:
26003867
Daily Work Times:
Variable Hours Per Pay Period:
1
On Call:
No Weekends:
Yes Additional Information Schedule:
Per Diem Requisition ID:
26003867
Daily Work Times:
Variable Hours Per Pay Period:
1
On Call:
No Weekends:
Yes