Duties and Responsibilities
Receive and reconcile Anatomic Pathology specimens for order entry, including rejection of
specimens (when applicable)
- Perform order entry of all Anatomic Pathology specimens into Pathology LIS
- Perform problem solving of specimens, including extensive phone triage
- Maintain QC logs for problem cases
- Triage Anatomic Pathology specimens for various laboratories
- Notify resident/staff of specimens requiring immediate attention
- Prepare cases for grossing/make cassettes
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance for lab instrumentation,
including maintaining equipment maintenance records
Maintain an inventory of chemicals used in the laboratory, including maintaining a manifest, and
appropriate storage and labeling
- Reconcile and distribute assets from the pathology lab
- Retrieve OR specimens from within the OR and floors
Pick up Anatomic Pathology specimens from all of the departments various locations and deliver
to a central receiving area
- Gross non-complex samples
- Section frozen tissue and stain
Process specimens and prepare specimen slides and cell blocks using various methods, including
staining, coverslipping and labeling of slides
- Support/operate digital scanning process/instruments
- File department assets- blocks and slides
- Package specimens and slides for transport
- Track assets in Pathology tracking system
- Maintain and stock supplies/inventory for all the different Anatomic Pathology areas
- Manage biohazard and chemical waste, including collection and proper disposal
Maintain records and documentation required in managing the daily workflow and provide
QC/QA monitors
- Assist with the orientation and training of the other employees.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to successfully performing as a team member in a
constantly changing environment.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings
Comply with all the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Mission, Vision,
Values and Goals.
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.
1. An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
2. Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
* 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND
* Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing. OR
* Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician).
- Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience preferred but not required.
- Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory activities is desirable.
- Previous experience in performance of standard laboratory procedures is highly desirable.
This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift, and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call with other staff.
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.
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.
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