What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at University of Michigan Health System?
Job Opening ID
261837
Working Title
Laboratory Technician
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Path O/P Phlebotomy
Posting Begin/End Date
4/02/2025 - 6/01/2025
Career Interest
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services
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.
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 .
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.
