Medical Technologist Specialist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests across clinical core laboratories, transfusion medicine, molecular diagnostics and other specialty areas to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

You will assist senior technologists, troubleshoot instruments, manage specimens, and contribute to QA and compliance programs, while coordinating with clinical staff and ensuring high-quality results.

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.

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.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To assist senior technologists, laboratory supervisors, chief technologists or directors in a variety of duties or special projects as designated.

Serve as expert and a resource for other Medical Technologists and for instrument troubleshooting. Assist in the preparation of special testing techniques and protocols and procedures. Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities*

• 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.Participate in ordering reagents and supplies for the laboratory.
• Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.
• Participate in QA and compliance program; assist leadership where needed (data collection/investigation, inspection proof, CAP checklist).
• Planning and participating in IT events (regression testing, LIS upgrades, new test builds, submitting and monitoring IT tickets).

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.
• Serve as a resource person for staff and assist in creating and performing competencies.