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Medical Technologist Intern - Gladwin

CompanyMyMichigan Health
LocationGladwin Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns provide support for clinical testing and assist with specimen preparation and processing. They perform tasks under the supervision of qualified professionals in the laboratory.
Internship Type
temporary
Company Size
3176
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MyMichigan Health is a partnership of health providers, services and facilities in the heart of Michigan. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt health system affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. As a non-profit, all excess revenues go back into providing care, upgrading services, fairly compensating employees and creating a supportive work environment. The quality of its medical facilities and campuses have been enhanced by the generosity of local foundations and donors. Serving more than one million residents in a 26-county region, MyMichigan Health acts as a parent organization with various joint ventures and management contracts. In fiscal year 2025, MyMichigan Health provided $243 million in community benefits and other uncompensated care. MyMichigan also contributes significantly to the health of its local economies. Listed by Forbes among ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025, as well as named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals’ in 2025, MyMichigan is a major employer in all the areas it serves with employees having earned $815 million in wages and $147 million in benefits in fiscal year 2025. Systemwide, MyMichigan has: • More than 13,200 employees and operational support staff • More than 2,400 providers credentialed within MyMichigan Health • Annual gross revenues of approximately $5.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 • Assets valued at $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2025 • 1,123 reportable beds
About the Role
Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified.

Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.


Responsibilities

(75%)*SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL TESTING (Duties are dependent upon site)

-General laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank):

Prepares specimens for testing.

Prepares analyzers for testing: Monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste.

Assists with inventory management.

Stocks inventory.

Assists with pending logs.

Assists specimen processing.

Assists with troubleshooting to improve TAT.

 

(25%)*SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING

-Identifies specimens properly; uses basic tools of the laboratory proficiently, including centrifuges, incubators and balances; prepares specimens for processing

 

-Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems.

 


Certifications and Licensures

  • Current enrollment in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program required.

Required Education

College Student - Equivalent Experience: Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria, required to move to the testing portion of the program.

 


Other Information

  • Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies.
  • Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling.
  • Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, specimen prioritization and distribution, specimen storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light).
  • Specimen processing including, but not limited to, centrifugation and aliquoting. 

*NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.

Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.

Key Skills
Laboratory ExperienceSpecimen PreparationData EntryInventory ManagementTroubleshootingInfection PreventionSpecimen ProcessingPatient Registration
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research