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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Part-time

McLaren Health Care

Mount Pleasant, MIPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MT CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

McLaren Health Care is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist. The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses. This role ensures compliance with established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards, and involves analyzing body fluids and blood cells, preparing blood products for transfusions, and processing cultures.

Key focus areas include Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses., Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques., and Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting compatibility tests..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor’s Degree In Medical Technology Or Related Field and MT Certification Or Certified Within 18 Months Of Hire Or Transfer. Preferred (not required): Chemical Analyses, Microscopic Techniques, Blood Group Testing, and Blood Type Testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical AnalysesMicroscopic TechniquesBlood Group TestingBlood Type TestingCompatibility TestingMicrobiology ProceduresCalibrating Laboratory EquipmentPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting MalfunctionsEvaluating New EquipmentEvaluating New TechniquesInventory ManagementInformation AnalysisQA/QI Standards ComplianceInfection ControlHazardous Waste PoliciesProblem RecognitionSolution ImplementationEmployee Training

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Related FieldMT CertificationCertified Within 18 Months of Hire or Transfer

Full job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Michigan, Mount Pleasant (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/36852/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

Health Professional

McLaren Central Michigan

26003901 Requisition #

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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.

  • Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

  • Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

  • Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.

  • Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

  • Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

  • Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.

  • Orients and/or trains new employees.

  • Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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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.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Per Diem

  • Requisition ID: 26003901

  • Daily Work Times: Variable

  • Hours Per Pay Period: 0

  • On Call: No

  • Weekends: Yes

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