Medical Technologist

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Medical Technologist performs high complexity laboratory functions to obtain data for use in infectious disease and/ histocompatibility evaluations of potential deceased and living donors for the purpose of transplantation. 

Duties & Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive.  Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

• Prepare specimens, reagents, and instrumentation for testing and/or storage.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all laboratory responsibilities.
• Conduct high-complexity laboratory testing including quality control and review and release of test results. 
• Complete on-call essential laboratory services for deceased donor organ procurement such as performing tests and reporting results without direct supervision.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance for laboratory work areas, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology area of study.

Preferred 

• A minimum of one-year recent relevant clinical laboratory experience. 
• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent, or Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (ACHI).
• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Concentrate and function with frequent distractions and interruptions. 
• Ability to produce analytical reports, including financial and statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. 
• Ability to work independently on daily activities. 
• Ability to learn and understand scientific and medical terminology. 
• Focus on work details for extended periods of time. 

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
• Support an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Actively seek improvements.
• Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.