Job Description
Med Lab Tech Location: Flint, MI Duration: 13 Weeks Description: 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. 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. - 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. - Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests. - Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. - Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards. - Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols. - Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate. - Performs other related duties as required and directed. Submission Requirements - 2+ Years of Experience - Required BLS (AHA or Red Cross) - Required Blood Bank and Chemistry - Required Certification Requirements - BLS