Medical Technologist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University Of Michigan is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and evaluate complex tests supporting fertility care. You will join a team of andrologists, embryologists, and clinicians, handling daily ART laboratory operations and advanced semen analysis.

The role includes endocrine testing, sperm preparation for IUI/IVF, and participation in QM/QC/QA/QI programs. Strong teamwork and teaching responsibilities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to communicate medical terminology and analyze clinical results.
• Two years of clinical or translational research lab experience, and at least six months in a human reproductive clinical lab within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory analyses on body fluids, blood, and tissues.
• Consult with physicians regarding correlation of test results with disease state.
• Conduct quality control tests and maintain data recording; address out-of-range results.
• Travel to hospital operating rooms or sites to assist with sperm identification.
• Assist in onboarding and training for new staff; help teach medical students and residents.
• Support endocrine testing and andrology diagnostic testing, including semen analysis and sperm preparation for IUI/IVF.
• Participate in lab quality programs and engage in translational research and cross-training.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Communication of medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Clinical/research lab experience

Job description

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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.

Job Summary

To perform and evaluate various complex tests to obtain data for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment for fertility care.

Responsibilities*

• ? Perform qualitative and quantitative Clinical Laboratory analyses on body fluids, blood and
• tissues using automated and non-automated methods.
• ? Consult with physicians regarding correlation of test results with disease state.
• ? Perform quality control tests according to procedure and maintain appropriate data
• recording.
• ? Assess quality control data and take appropriate corrective action when results are outside
• acceptable limits.
• ? Recognize and identify unusual clinical laboratory results.
• ? Travel to the hospital operating room, or other sites, to assist with sperm identification.
• ? Assist in onboarding and job-related training for new recruits.
• ? Assist in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to the laboratory.
• ? Assist in research and development of new methods and procedures.
• ? Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system or LIS (Laboratory
• Information System) may be required in certain areas.
• ? Other related duties relevant to specified lab sections:
• ? This medical technologist will be mainly responsible for daily operations of Andrology and
• Endocrine portion of the ART lab, including reproductive hormone testing, andrology testing and
• therapeutic procedures. This individual will join a team of andrologists, embryologists, and fertility
• healthcare providers with a longstanding track record of successful teamwork and program building.
• Responsibilities will include: i) participation in a robust QM/QC/QA/QI laboratory program, ii) endocrine
• testing, iii) andrology lab diagnostic testing, such as semen analysis and therapeutic technologies,
• such as sperm preparation for IUI and IVF, iv) sperm cryopreservation and thawing, v) advanced
• procedures of testicular sperm process and sperm identification and quantification, vi) frozen human gamete and
• preimplantation embryo specimen logistics, such as specimen inventory, shipping, and carrying out final
• dispositions. Participation is expected in basic laboratory maintenance, safety, alarm testing and monitoring, and
• application of high reliability principles and work with clinic staff to improve patient quality of care, safety, and
• clinic workflows. Opportunities exist to participate in translational research and future cross-training in
• embryology.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position directly reports to the Lab Manager/Laboratory Director.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated successful clinical experience, demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures, demonstrate ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results, and demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or translational research laboratory, and at least six months of experience (within the last five years) in a human reproductive clinical laboratory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic tanks.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required

of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and

responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor

to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or

illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or

level of difficulty.

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 30,000employees 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

Work Schedule

Non-Exempt Full-Time Monday through Friday, days. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.

Additional Information

This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic tanks.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.