Lab Tech AP Micro

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Lab Tech Department: Microbiology Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hours: 36 hours per week, full time Shift: 1545-0115 Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary procedures pertaining to accessioning and technical preparation of all pathology and cytology specimens. This individual must function with a high degree of technical expertise regarding handling of specimens to ensure accuracy of diagnoses made from specimens submitted for evaluation. Effectively and efficiently prioritizes workflow within the department. Uses the laboratory computer system and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Two years of college course work completed (40-60 credit hours) with emphasis in a science curriculum or equivalent with 12 hours Science credits preferred.
Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing all necessary procedures pertaining to accessioning and technical preparation of all pathology and cytology specimens.
Functioning with a high degree of technical expertise regarding handling of specimens to ensure accuracy of diagnoses made from specimens submitted for evaluation.
Effectively and efficiently prioritizes workflow within the department.
Uses the laboratory computer system and equipment.
Perform specified waived and/or moderately complex testing and assess/investigate integrity of test results per CLIA testing personnel responsibilities.
Perform, result, review and maintain quality control records and seek assistance for resolution of issues.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment used in performing job functions.
Perform proficiency testing, per standard patient testing protocol.
Process and evaluate orders and specimens for acceptability.
Maintain specimen identification and integrity through entire process.
Prioritize and distribute specimens to appropriate section for analysis
Prepare specimens to be sent to testing laboratory
Answer large number of telephone inquiries
Fax, mail and deliver reports to appropriate location
Maintain and file laboratory records and reports.
Register patients and place test orders, as required
Collect and receive patient samples, if required
Load specimens on automated analyzer, as required.
Perform culture plating techniques and reagent preparation, as required.
From our CSP we also have our Microbiology media preparation and glassware washing duties