Job Description

Summary
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 supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results.
Responsible for reviewing procedures and policies no less than biennially within the document management system. This includes modifying, and archiving. 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.
QC/QA/Compliance

Monitor, organize, maintain Quality control and Quality Assurance Records. Ensure that quality assurance and control is being 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.
Assist with Proficiency testing and summary review, when initiated by laboratory director or designee.
Training/Competency

Assess training competency of new employees, initially, and after 6 months. Performs annual evaluation.
Conduct training competencies for all new test methods or new equipment.
Distribute proficiency testing among employees, in area of expertise.
Perform Testing

Maintain expertise/competency in all areas related to the area of expertise.
Professional Development

Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.
Administrative supervision is received from the Administrative Manager or Chief Technologists.
Functional supervision is received from qualified Supervisor, Chief Technologists, Administrative Manager, or other designee.
Functional supervision is exercised over Laboratory Technicians, Medical Technologists, Medical Technologist Specialists, and other assigned staff.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or biological science Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or biological science
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or biological science that is directly related to the duties of the position is required, as well as certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Medical Technologist MT(AMT) or specialty certification.
Dayshift position must have a minimum of 4 years (post-training), clinical experience relevant to the position, Afternoon and Midnights must have a minimum of 2 years (post-training) clinical experience relevant to the position.
Must have demonstrated ability to perform the duties of an MT 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*
Time management skills and the ability to accomplish extra duties while completing patient work.