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Michigan Medicine · 23 hours ago

Laboratory Technician

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, focused on improving patient health through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for receiving, processing, and managing Anatomic Pathology specimens, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.

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Responsibilities

Receive and reconcile Anatomic Pathology specimens for order entry, including rejection of specimens (when applicable)

Perform order entry of all Anatomic Pathology specimens into Pathology LIS

Perform problem solving of specimens, including extensive phone triage

Maintain QC logs for problem cases

Triage Anatomic Pathology specimens for various laboratories

Notify resident/staff of specimens requiring immediate attention

Prepare cases for grossing/make cassettes

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance for lab instrumentation, including maintaining equipment maintenance records

Maintain an inventory of chemicals used in the laboratory, including maintaining a manifest, and appropriate storage and labeling

Reconcile and distribute assets from the pathology lab

Retrieve OR specimens from within the OR and floors

Pick up Anatomic Pathology specimens from all of the departments various locations and deliver to a central receiving area

Gross non-complex samples (if qualified)

Section frozen tissue and stain

Process specimens and prepare specimen slides and cell blocks using various methods, including staining, coverslipping and labeling of slides

Support/operate digital scanning process/instruments

File department assets- blocks and slides

Package specimens and slides for transport

Track assets in Pathology tracking system

Maintain and stock supplies/inventory for all the different Anatomic Pathology areas

Manage biohazard and chemical waste, including collection and proper disposal

Maintain records and documentation required in managing the daily workflow and provide QC/QA monitors

Assist with the orientation and training of the other employees

Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to successfully performing as a team member in a constantly changing environment

Maintain confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings

Comply with all the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

Qualification

Laboratory proceduresAnatomic PathologyQuality Control (QC)Equipment maintenanceInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma is required

Requires frequent standing and walking for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Travel between sites may be required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience preferred but not required

Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory activities is desirable

Previous experience in performance of standard laboratory procedures is highly desirable

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.

Founded in 1869