Job Summary

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.

The Senior Clinical Technologist 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 following activities in their area of expertise.

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*

Technical Lead:

Provide day-to-day technical direction of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results.
Responsible for reviewing, modifying, or archiving procedures and policies no less than biennially within the document management system. 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 in area of expertise.
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.
Participate in inventory management and control.
In collaboration with the manager or supervisor, communicate workflow and other changes specific to section.
Participate in departmental safety meetings and audits.
Responsible for providing coverage for call-ins during the week and weekends in absence of Supervisor.
Acts as CLIA General Supervisor if assigned .

QC/QA/Compliance

Monitor, organize, maintain quality control and quality Assurance Records.
Ensure that quality assurance and control is 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.
Monitor, improve, and implement corrective action for process improvement.
Help create and manage QA program for section and participate in the lab QA program.

Training/Competency

Conduct training competencies for all new test methods or new equipment.
Creates, maintain, and evaluate training plans and checklists.

Validations

Create validation plan in conjunction with technical supervisor.
Create procedures and implement newly validated tests.
Maintain clear communication of validation.

Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests

Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.
Act on out-of-range quality control values.
Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory into laboratory databases.
Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.

Professional Development

Fulfill departmental continuing education[KM1] requirement.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular duties include:

Perform duties of Medical Laboratory Scientists.
Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
Update procedure manuals and training materials to reflect current practices
Serve on laboratory and inter-departmental committees as requested
Initiate corrective action when required.
Maintain a safe work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.

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 that is directly related to the duties of the position is required.
Day shift positions must have a minimum of 4 years (Post training), Afternoons and Midnights must have a minimum of 2 years (Post training), clinical experience relevant to the position.
Previous GC, LC/MS instrumentation experience.
Previous toxicology and/or IVD assay experience is required
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.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree or above in biological science that is directly related to the position
Time management skills and the ability to accomplish extra duties while completing patient work

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the day shift and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call schedule.

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.
May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift to 25 lbs.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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/AA Statement

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