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Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

McLaren Health Care

#Quality Control #Microbiology #Medical Laboratory Science #Clinical Chemistry #Accreditation Guidelines #Spectrophotometers #Blood Analysis #MT Certification

Quick overview

Conducts medical laboratory tests and analyses on body fluids and blood cells to provide diagnostic information. Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment while managing supplies inventory.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or a related biological science. MLS certification is required within 18 months of hire, though current certification is preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateInventory ManagementTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceChemical AnalysisCompatibility TestingEquipment CalibrationMicroscopic TechniquesCulture ProcessingBlood GroupingAntibiotic Sensitivity Testing

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.

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