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 manufacturers 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.
Other Duties:
• 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: Part-time • Additional Locations: Michigan, Clarkston • Requisition ID: 25006303 • Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am • Hours Per Pay Period: 48 • On Call: No • Weekends: Yes