Temp - Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (Afternoons) Mt. Pleasant, MI

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, 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.
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.
   
7. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment
   and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
8. Provides medical technology information by
   answering questions and requests.
9. Prepares reports of technological findings by
   collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
    attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
    establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
11. Works in compliance with all established QA/QI
    standards.
12. Maintains safe and clean working environment and
    protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control,
    hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
13. Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and
    implements solutions where appropriate.
14. Orients and/or trains new employees.

15.  Performs other related duties as required and directed.