McLaren Health Care
Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology
McLaren Health Care, Flint, Michigan, United States, 48567
Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology
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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.
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
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 25007092
Daily Work Times: 8:00a 4:30p
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology
role at
McLaren Health Care
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.
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
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 25007092
Daily Work Times: 8:00a 4:30p
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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