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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 savingsResponsibilities*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Laboratory Technician - Autopsy and Forensic Services can be assigned to perform any of the following functions:

Autopsy Services and Accessioning

Accession autopsy cases with accuracy.Prioritize daily activities including, tissue and specimen running to and from UH, Mott, Pavilion, and NCRC.Access and navigate the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession cases and requesting additional information from appropriate resources.Assist in problem solving (duplicate tests, incorrect samples, and missing information); call on cases that need more information.Work with other laboratory personnel to process cases efficiency and accuracy. Assist Attending Physicians, Fellows, Residents and Medical Examiner during autopsy procedures.Autopsy photography, when requested.

Provide Clerical/Administrative Support

Answer phone calls, monitor call list, and document calls, as needed.Scan documents, organize and file documents, file slides and blocks, as needed.Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintains patient confidentiality.Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies.

Laboratory 

Perform and document daily maintenance as specified.Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents and supplies.Perform general lab upkeep such as cleaning, removing trash, washing/sterilizing lab ware, handling biohazard and chemical.Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.

Office of Decedent Affairs

Decedent viewing preparation and transport to viewing spaces in University Hospital and the Pavilion.Funeral home follow up.Support Decedent Services Programming.Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Fulfill departmental continuing education, as required.Other duties as assigned.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.

High school diploma.Requires frequent standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Desired Qualifications*A bachelors or associate degree with equivalent experience preferred.Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory activities is desirable.Previous autopsy or mortuary experience is desired. 
Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the day shift and will include rotating holidays, weekends and on-call.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.