Job Information
Trinity Health Lab Tech 1 - Student, Microbiology in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Evening Shift
Description:
Support Lab Tech-Micro team by assisting with specimen receiving, processing, and distribution and computer order entry. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner.
This position is for a current intern in the Microbiology department to pick up hours, outside of the scheduled internship training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specimen Processing in Microbiology Lab
Determines in consultation with Med Tech acceptability of specimen (condition, timing and container type, etc.)
Positively ID specimens against requisitions and labels specimens with accession number.
Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifuging all tubes and aliquotting.
Processes Microbiology, body fluid, and CSF specimens including detection of discrepancies or missing sources consulting with nursing station or physician as needed.
Documents and follows up on problems
Enter microbiology specimens into LIS, Inoculate and perform appropriate initial testing on microbiology specimens under supervision of medical technologist.
Follows test cancellation policy including when to complete EPRS and when to perform CTS (test cancellation).
Knows when and where to look for specimens and how and when to add tests to previously collected specimens.
Retrieves results from laboratory computer and reports via telephone when appropriate.
Maintains minimum supply levels.
Is familiar with reference materials and on line manuals
Maintains cleanliness of workstation and of section.
Provides input on policies and procedures.
Troubleshoots label and paper printers.
Meets hospital/laboratory educational requirements.
Performs and documents routine quality control of equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator temperatures). Distributes samples to appropriate testing area
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Discusses patient and hospital only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Assumes responsibility for of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report preventable hazards and practices immediately to management.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read physician orders and verify patient identification, to write in order to maintain logs and records, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
Analytical skills necessary to select the best site for obtaining blood
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities.
Ability to work and stand for approximately 60% of work time.
Organizational skills necessary to prioritize work.
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