Medical Laboratory Scientist (Pontiac)

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Pontiac)

Michigan, Pontiac (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/38227/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

Health Professional

McLaren Oakland

26010208 Requisition #

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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, 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.

1. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.

• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

• MT/MLS certification.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Requisition ID: 26010208

• Daily Work Times: 5:00pm- 5:30am

• Hours Per Pay Period: 72

• On Call: No

• Weekends: Yes