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.

Technical Lead:

1. Provide day-to-day technical supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results.
2. 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.
3. Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation, consultation and verification of test results.  Acts as technical adviser/expert in area of expertise.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of new protocols and selection of new equipment. 
5. Performs validation of equipment, analyzers, and tests in area of expertise. 

QC/QA/Compliance

1. 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
2. Review Quality Control and instrument function reports to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.
3. Monitors instrument maintenance, repair, and calibration in area of expertise
4. Assists in preparation for CAP inspections
5. Submits PT surveys and performs summary review, along with review with testing personnel

Training/Competency

1. Assess training competency of new employees, initially, and after 6 months.  Performs annual evaluation. 
2. Conduct training competencies for all new test methods or new equipment
3. 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.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and maintain accurate quality control records
• Review, update and write procedures for Molecular Microbiology
• Investigate quality assurance issues and respond to change in requirements
• Notify vendors for repairs or preventive maintenance and maintain equipment in the area
• Utilize pathology department information and data systems
  • SCC (Lab MIC and MIC Mol)
  • Temp trak
  • Media Lab
  • M Learning
  • Telephone technology
• Train employees and teach Medical Technology students, Pathology Residents, new hires, and High School students, good microbiology skills.
• Perform clinical testing in the area
• Assess and document competency, remediate if necessary
• Evaluate new tests and/or methods
• Prepare area for inspection by accrediting agencies
• Communicate with clinicians, and assume responsibility in the absence of the supervisor

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 which 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 is required
• Must have a minimum of 4 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Will typically receive an average of 16 hrs/wk (40%) to accomplish the extra duties.  This will vary at the scheduling supervisor’s/manager’s discretion based on the amount of senior clinical work pending, and patient work or other projects that must be completed.
2. Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
3. May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
4. May participate in a rotating weekend, holiday and on call work schedule.
5. Requires frequent standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Time management skills and the ability to accomplish extra duties while completing patient work.

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.

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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.

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

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