Medical Laboratory Technician
McLaren Health Care
- Location
- Onsite (Bad Axe, Michigan)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
McLaren Health Care is a large integrated healthcare delivery system in Michigan. This role involves performing routine clinical laboratory tests and maintaining quality control standards under supervision.
Skills
Clinical laboratory testing
Quality control
Equipment maintenance
Troubleshooting
Inventory management
Specimen analysis
Laboratory safety
Data documentation
Full job details
Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual
Position Summary: Performs routine clinical laboratory tests under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs routine laboratory procedures according to standardized methodology.
- Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
- Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment; completes preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions.
- 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:
- Associate degree in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
MLT certification or certified within 18-months of hire or transfer
Preferred:
One year of experience in a diversified hospital laboratory