Lab Tech - Microbiology

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The Lab Tech - Microbiology works in the Microbiology department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a state-of-the-art laboratory that performs over 220,000 tests annually. The role offers the opportunity to apply existing skills and learn and grow in the microbiology field. The position performs specified waived and/or moderately complex testing, investigates test-result integrity, maintains quality-control records, troubleshoots equipment, and performs proficiency testing. It also processes and evaluates orders and specimens, handles clerical and service tasks, and supports additional laboratory operations as required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Completion of two years of college coursework (40–60 credit hours), with an emphasis in a science curriculum, or equivalent; valid transcripts must be provided.

Nice To Haves

Twelve hours of science credits preferred.
Associate of Science, Applied Science, or similar degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specified waived and/or moderately complex testing and assess or investigate the integrity of test results in accordance with CLIA testing personnel responsibilities.
Perform, result, and review tests; maintain quality-control records; and seek assistance to resolve issues.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment used in job functions.
Perform proficiency testing according to standard patient-testing protocol.
Process and evaluate orders and specimens for acceptability.
Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout processing.
Prioritize and distribute specimens to the appropriate section for analysis.
Prepare specimens to be sent to a testing laboratory.
Answer a large number of telephone inquiries.
Fax, mail, and deliver reports to appropriate locations.
Maintain and file laboratory records and reports.
Check orders and place test orders as required.
Collect and receive patient samples as required.
Load specimens on automated analyzers as required.
Perform culture-plating techniques and reagent preparation as required.
Restock the work area and assist the Medical Lab Scientist in the laboratory.