Temp - MT - Laboratory Afternoons Bay City 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.

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. Ensures operation of analyzers spectrophotometers colorimeters flame photometers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
5. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.