Medical Technologist

University of Michigan

Michigan

On-site

USD 70,000 - 101,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Medical Technologist for a full-time evening shift (3pm–11pm) with rotating weekends and on-call. You will perform a wide range of waived to high-complexity testing across Core Laboratory areas, accession specimens, report results, and ensure quality and patient confidentiality.

This role requires a Bachelor's in medical laboratory science or related field, MLS/MT certification or eligibility, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or other biological science.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor's degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
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.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for diagnosis and treatment in one or more lab areas.
Answer calls, monitor call list, report results and document calls as needed.
Accession and process samples with accuracy and appropriate routing.
Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues.
Communicate with lab staff, clinicians, and customers to meet service expectations and protect patient confidentiality.
Manage inventory, receive shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
Assist leadership in developing technical procedures and projects.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical terminology

Laboratory organization

Result interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s in medical laboratory science or biology

MLS/MT certification or eligibility

Job description

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.

Responsibilities*

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.

Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results and document calls, as needed.

Scan documents (scan requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides.

Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, which include duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.

Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintains patientconfidentiality .

Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.

Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.

Accessioning, Specimen Processing and Distribution

Accession and process samples with accuracy which includes specimen receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and evaluating specimens for suitability of testing.

Prioritize and accurately distribute patient samples within the laboratory consistent with quality assurance goals.

Access and navigate the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources.

Assist in Problem solving (duplicate tests, missing samples, incorrect samples, and missing information); call on unacceptable specimens (clotted, hemolyzed, wrong container etc.).

Work with other laboratory personnel to process patient casework with optimal efficiency and accuracy (e.g. basic sample preparation and setup of assays or loading automation lines).

Assist medical staff by attending procedures (bone marrows procedures, interoperative surgery), as required.

Laboratory Support / Maintain and Operate Instruments for Waived, Moderate and High Complexity Testing Instruments.

Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.

Analyze patient samples as specified in the instrument procedures.

Enter test results into laboratory databases.

Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.

Monitor error codes and perform troubleshooting. Document problems, action taken and outcomes in instrument logbooks.

Perform general lab upkeep such as cleaning, removing trash, washing/sterilizing lab ware dishes, taking and recording temperatures, refrigerator and freezer maintenance, handling biohazard and chemical waste Assist with media and reagent preparation.

Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.

Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests

Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests. Act on out-of-range quality control values.
Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.

Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory into laboratory databases.

Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.

Other Duties

Provides instructions in laboratory technique, instrumentation, and application of procedures to students and new employees.

Maintain competencies for all assigned sections.

Other duties as assigned.

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's degree in medical laboratory science or other biological science.

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.

Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor's degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.

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.

Demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

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

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift, 3pm to 11pm, and will include rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
May participate in a rotating weekend, holiday and on call work schedule.
Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.

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.

Job Opening ID

279564

Working Title

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary