Laboratory Technician

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Mission Statement

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.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  •  Retirement Savings Opportunities

Responsibilities*

  • Order, result and scan faxed/mailed laboratory results from external laboratories into LIS and Careweb/MiChart systems.
  • Problem solve issues related to submitted external results, interfacing with external laboratories and end-user clinic staff.
  • Follow standardized order entry, resulting, verification and scanning process to ensure accuracy and effective flow of work.
  • Interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
  • Maintain productive flow of work in order to meet service expectations of customers.
  • Flexibility to cover heavy workloads and departmental scheduling needs.

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
  • Demonstrated keyboarding skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an independent environment.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Familiarity with laboratory testing and medical terminology is desirable.
  • Familiarity with MiChart/Careweb/Soft LIS systems desirable.

Background Screening

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.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. 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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.