Job Summary
The Medical Technologist is responsible for inventory, process and store blood components. Perform pre- and post-transfusion testing on donor blood and patient samples. Prepare and issue blood components.
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
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Use the computer system to enter results, manage blood orders, perform inquiry functions and enter corrections when indicated.
- Perform inventory functions for blood components including delivery to computer system and testing prior to use.
- Assess sample suitability and labeling acceptability.
- Perform testing using automated and manual techniques.
- Determine the need for further pre-transfusion testing using manual and automated techniques.
- Select appropriate blood components and perform donor testing if indicated.
- Perform routine and urgent cross-matching.
- Verify and issue blood components.
- Perform required investigation and testing of a transfusion reaction.
- Troubleshoot and resolve instrument and equipment problems.
- Communicate with other health care professionals concerning the results of blood bank testing.
- Participate in on-going quality assurance activities for reagents, equipment and personnel.
- Perform routine and complex antibody studies.
- Assist in the teaching of CLS students in a laboratory setting.
- Assess blood needs and arrange for procurement of required products.
- Prepare donor units for emergency storage and transfusion.
- Follow safety requirements for personal protections and patient safety.
- Participate in continuing education programs.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and is sensitive to the privacy of all staff members.
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.
A baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or a related field..
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or equivalent by an organization of clinical laboratory sciences.
Candidate must:
- Able to independently organize and prioritize work.
- Able to communicate effectively with other medical personnel.
- Able to demonstrate and explain technical procedures and policies.
- Able to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
- Possess skills basic to the practice of medical laboratory technology.
- Possess the ability to frequently walk, stand and bend.
Desired Qualifications*
- Certification as a Specialist in Blood Banking is desirable.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40 hour position is on the night shift and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
- Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
- Exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.