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Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

McLaren Health Care

#Inventory Management #Problem Solving #Quality Control #Healthcare #Preventive Maintenance #Diagnosis #Analytical Skills #Laboratory Tests #Microbiology

Quick overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology conducts tests and analyses to provide information for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. They ensure the operation of laboratory equipment and maintain inventory of supplies.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or a related biological science field is required. MLS certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or transfer.

bachelor degreeQuality ControlInventory ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPreventive MaintenanceAttention to DetailEquipment CalibrationChemical AnalysesMicroscopic TechniquesBlood Group TestingMicrobiology ProceduresCompatibility TestsMedical Laboratory TestsAccreditation Guidelines

Job 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-KH1

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