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University of Michigan Clinical Technologist Senior in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Clinical Technologist Senior
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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*
Basic Function and Responsibility
Technologist performs data collection and management of HPC and BMT date reporting. Responsibilities include the performance of highly technical and complex cellular and immunotherapeutic procedures which include but not limited to: cell separation, cryopreservation, quantification and characterization of products for bone marrow transplant and other immunotherapeutic procedures for clinical use
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Collect and report data for on-going process monitoring.
Prepare reports for BMT Program, Quality Management and Compliance.
Process HPC, Apheresis, HPC, Marrow and other cellular products by various methods.
Perform tests using SOP involving multiple methodologies.
Perform specialized techniques such as, T cell depletion, CD34 selection and other new technologies as they arise.
Perform cellular therapy product counts and report results to appropriate individuals.
Prepares cellular therapy products for cryopreservation and storage in liquid nitrogen.
Thaw cryopreserved products and assists with the re-infusion.
Set up OR for HPC, Marrow harvest, assist as scrub tech during the harvest and prepare HPC, Marrow bags with proper labeling.
Receive, inspect, sort and check in samples.
Detect, trouble shoot and correct equipment, reagent and system failures.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
Perform preventative quality control and quality assurance duties.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Maintain a database of components that can be discarded or used for research purposes.
Follows institution safety procedures.
Participate in annual continuing education and competencies.
Participates in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures, supplies and equipment.
Orient and train new technologists, students, and residents, etc. as assigned.
Serve as resource person for staff with technical and procedural problems.
Required Qualifications*
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.
Bachelors of Science degree in medical Technology or other biological degree
Two-year experience in a Cellular Therapy Laboratory
Skills
Able to independently organize and prioritize work.
Able to communicate effectively with other medical personnel.
Able to demonstrate and explain technical procedures and policies.
Able to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
Skills basic to the practice of medical laboratory technology.
Requires walking, standing and frequent bending and ability to lift 30 lbs.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40 hour position is on the day shift, however shift coverage may be required on other shifts/days and does include participating in rotating weekend, holiday and on-call work schedule.
Additional Information
Working Conditions
Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
Exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Exposure to liquid nitrogen.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
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.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
249820
Working Title
Clinical Technologist Senior
Job Title
Clinical Technologist Senior
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Blood Bank Bone Marrow
Posting Begin/End Date
5/31/2024 - 8/29/2024
Career Interest
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services
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