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Clinical Laboratory Aide

Posted 7/11/23.

Shift: 13:00 to 21:30

Clinical Laboratory Aide Position Summary:

This position will perform a broad range of duties. It will include duties in the microbiology and/or Histology departments including culture setup and gram stain preparations, processing of Histology and Cytology samples, ordering and registration of specimens, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Why You Will Love Being a Clinical Laboratory Aide at MyMichigan Health:

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization.
Benefits and immediate paid time off (PTO) available.
Growth opportunity within the team including on-the-job training.

Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Laboratory Aide at MyMichigan Health:

(50%)* Histology/Cytology: Orders testing in Co-Path, Preparation and processing of sample, Performs various staining and cover slipping, Assists Pathologist with grossing of samples.
(50%)* Uses computer to register and accession specimens, queries information and prints reports. Assists all laboratory department where needed. Cleans glassware for department use.

Requirements We Are Looking For:

High school diploma or GED required
Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, communication skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Miscellaneous duties: answering telephones, communication and documentation of test results, department/Instrument maintenance duties, supply management, maintains department conditions, manages sample storage, and miscellaneous duties as needed for patient care and department quality.
Registers specimens following all the admitting department protocols.

Orders tests in LIS/CoPath systems, processes samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity, distributes specimens to various departments for testing, trouble shoots labeling errors, etc.