University Of Michigan
Location
Ann Arbor, MI | United States
Job description
Clinical Technologist Senior
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Summary
The Senior Clinical Technologist instructs students and new staff in clinical techniques and assists in the administrative management of one or more clinical areas. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree.
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 *
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Clinical Technologist Senior for the Susceptibility area plans and implements special, complex procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, along with assisting in the establishment and maintenance of quality control standards.
In addition to performing the duties of a medical technologist at a high level of expertise, and with assistance from Medical Technologist Specialists, the Senior Clinical Technologist is normally responsible for, and oversees the susceptibility activities.
Technical Lead:
Provide day-to-day technical supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results in susceptibility.
Responsible for reviewing procedures and policies no less than biennially within the document management system. This includes modifying, and archiving. Final approval for any new or revised document is completed by the CLIA Laboratory Director.
Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation, consultation,and verification of test results. Acts as technical adviser/expert for susceptibility testing.
Assist in the development and implementation of new protocols and selection of new equipment.
Performs validation of equipment, analyzers, and tests in area of expertise.
QC/QA/Compliance
Monitor, organize, maintain Quality control and Quality Assurance Records. Ensure that quality assurance and control is being performed in a timely manner. Maintains all QA/QC records.
Review Quality Control and instrument function reports to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.
Monitors instrument maintenance, repair, and calibration in area of expertise
Assists in preparation for CAP inspections.
Submits PT surveys and performs summary review, along with review with testing personnel.
Training/Competency
Assess training competency of new employees, initially, and after 6 months. Performs annual evaluation.
Conduct training competencies for all new test methods or new equipment
Distribute proficiency testing among employees, in area of expertise.
Perform Testing
Maintain expertise/competency in all areas related to the area of expertise.
Professional Development
Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and maintain accurate quality control records.
Review, update, and write procedures for Molecular Microbiology.
Investigate quality assurance issues and respond to change in requirements.
Notify vendors for repairs or preventive maintenance and maintain equipment in the area.
Utilize pathology department information and data systems.
a. SCC (Lab MIC and MIC Mol)
b. Temp trak
c. Media Lab
d. M Learning
e. Telephone technology
Train employees and teach Medical Technology students, Pathology Residents, new hires, and High School students, good microbiology skills.
Perform clinical testing, in the area, of bacteriology, anaerobes, and susceptibility testing.
Assess and document competency, remediate if necessary.
Evaluate new tests and/or methods.
Prepare area for inspection by accrediting agencies.
Communicate with clinicians and assume responsibility in the absence of the supervisor.
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 of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or biological science which is directly related to the duties of the position is required, as well as certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Medical Technologist MT(AMT) or specialty certification is required.
Must have a minimum of 4 years (post-training), clinical experience in bacteriology and susceptibility testing.
Must have demonstrated ability to perform the duties of an MLS at a high level of expertise, and the ability to perform the assigned work without sacrificing patient care or assigned work.
Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with other medical personnel in both verbal and written form; demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work, and to exercise initiative in recognizing and solving problems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
Requires frequent standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift, up to 40 lbs.
Desired Qualifications *
Work Schedule
This full time, Exempt, 40 hour position is on the day shift and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on call work schedule. Candidate will typically receive an average of 16 hours/week (40%) to accomplish the extra duties. This will vary at the scheduling supervisor's/manager's discretion based on the amount of senior clinical work pending, and patient work or other project that must be completed.
Additional Information
Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
243793
Working Title
Clinical Technologist Senior
Job Title
Clinical Technologist Senior
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Microbiol Pathology
Posting Begin/End Date
1/17/2024 - 3/17/2024
Career Interest
Medical Technology
Patient Care Services
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