Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Evening Shift

　　Description:

　　Lab Tech - AP/Micro

　　Full-time, 32 hours/week, 3:30pm-11:30pm

　　Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and Holidays

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Performing over 220,000 tests per year, the Micro lab at Trinity Health is one of the largest in the state of Michigan. This is a state-of-the-art microbiology lab where you will be able to utilize your experience and skills, but also to learn and grow within this unique field. Located in Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor you will be centrally located to the art, culture, academics, entertainment and activities that Ann Arbor provides.

　　SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　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 (must be able to provide valid transcripts).

　　Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred.

　　Analytical-Waived/Moderately Complex Testing

　　Perform specified waived and/or moderately complex testing and assess/investigate integrity of test results per CLIA testing personnel responsibilities. Perform, result, review and maintain quality control records and seek assistance for resolution of issues. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment used in performing job functions. Perform proficiency testing, per standard patient testing protocol.

　　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

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran