Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology at McLaren Health Care
Flint, Michigan, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Medical Laboratory Tests, Chemical Analyses, Microscopic Techniques, Blood Group Testing, Compatibility Testing, Microbiology Procedures, Equipment Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Accreditation Guidelines, Blood Cell Analysis, Culture Processing, Antibiotic Sensitivities, Laboratory Equipment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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, 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. #LI-MF1 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. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Responsibilities
The Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology conducts tests and analyses to provide information for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. This includes analyzing body fluids, preparing blood for transfusions, and ensuring laboratory equipment operates correctly.
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