Job Title: Medical Technologist - Medical Lab Scientist
Department: Laboratory in Flint, Michigan
Shift: Variable
Daily Work Times: Variable
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0 - Per Diem
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, flame photometers, 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.
Required:
• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Medical Lab Science, chemistry, or related biological science field • MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer • Preferred: MT/MLS certification
Additional Information:
Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: 25007327 Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 0 On Call: No Weekends: Yes