Medical Laboratory Tech (CLS I **

Medical Laboratory Scientist
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. patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
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.
Provide Clerical/Administrative Support

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.
Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintains patient confidentiality.
Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.
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.
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.
Enter test results into laboratory databases.
Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.
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.
Provides instructions in laboratory technique, instrumentation, and application of procedures to students and new employees.
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 ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.
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 30,000 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.
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
~2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift, 3pm to 11pm, and will include rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.
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.
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. 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
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.