Michigan Medicine · 8 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMichigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, dedicated to improving health through education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. The Laboratory Technician role involves performing various laboratory functions, including clerical support, specimen processing, and operating testing instruments under supervision.
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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 patient confidentiality
Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices
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
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 and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived and moderate complexity tests. Act on out-of-range quality control values
Perform waived and moderate complexity testing
Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory
Report test results for waived and moderate complexity testing into laboratory databases
Fulfill departmental continuing education, as required
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
Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift to 25lbs
Good communication skills
Positive attitude
Preferred
A bachelor's or associate degree with equivalent experience preferred
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
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
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heather Ascani
Director, Business Operations - Applied Systems Biology Core
Jack Kufahl
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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