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 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.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
- MT-MLS certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.
- Schedule: Part-time
- Additional Locations: Michigan, Flint
- Requisition ID: 23007253
- Daily Work Times: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.
- Hours Per Pay Period: 48
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes