DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Lab Tech
Department: Microbiology
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
Hours: 20 hours a week
Shift: Day shift, every 3rd weekend rotation and 2 holidays/year
Minimum rate of pay: $17.46

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of college course work completed (40-60 credit hours) with emphasis in a science curriculum or equivalent with 12 hours Science credits preferred.
• Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary procedures pertaining to accessioning and technical preparation of all pathology and cytology specimens. This individual must function with a high degree of technical expertise regarding handling of specimens to insure accuracy of diagnoses made from specimens submitted for evaluation. Effectively and efficiently prioritizes workflow within the department. Uses the laboratory computer system and equipment.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING TASKS

Process and evaluate orders and specimens for acceptability. Maintain specimen identification and integrity through entire process. Prioritize and distribute specimens to appropriate section for analysis Prepare specimens to be sent to testing laboratory

CLERICAL AND SERVICE TASKS

Answer large number of telephone inquiries Fax, mail and deliver reports to appropriate location Maintain and file laboratory records and reports.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Register patients and place test orders, as required Collect and receive patient samples, if required Load specimens on automated analyzer, as required. Perform culture plating techniques and reagent preparation, as required. Load specimens on automated analyzer, as required. From our CSP we also have our Microbiology media preparation and glassware washing duties