Job Description

Job Summary
To perform a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work, such as Clinical Core Laboratory, Transfusion Medicine, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytogenetics, Point of Care, Microbiology and other specialty departments.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Perform duties inclusive of an LT (Laboratory Technician).
Perform high complexity testing without direct supervision.
Process incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, computer log-in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
Perform and record routine instrument maintenance procedures.
Analyze and record quality control materials with documentation of action on out-of-range values.
Accurately analyze patient specimens on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within specified turnaround times.
Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action as outlined in predetermined protocols.
Monitor instrument error codes, troubleshoot and correct problems as necessary.
Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments.
Perform analysis on data output from instruments, and create preliminary reports.
Maintain a safe work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Instruct, train, and observe medical technology students, new employees, and pathology residents in bench procedures and theory.
Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section on a temporary basis as delegated.
Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.
To reliably perform daily work in the molecular microbiology area.
To reliably perform and record quality control, instrument maintenance, and environmental samples according to molecular procedures.
To communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other hospital professionals regarding molecular testing results, and understand responsibilities for critical notifications and reportable pathogens.
To maintain a safe and organized work environment at all times.
To work collaboratively with dedicated molecular teammates and support the goals of the molecular leadership, laboratory supervisors, lab manager and directors.
Required Qualifications*
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological science.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist by BOC or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
Desired Qualifications*
Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.
Molecular microbiology experience in both technique and theory
Communications skills, interpersonal, written and spoken
Experience with pipetting, PCR assay techniques and instrumentation in the molecular areas.