Critical Care Medical Laboratory Technician

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests. You will calibrate instruments, run quality control, and report results for critical care areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field, and MLT certification within 1 year (ASCP BOC or AMT). No prior experience is required beyond training, and a flexible schedule may be needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.
• MLT certification required within 1 year (ASCP BOC or AMT).
• No experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and potential alternate site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols and adjusts workflow as needed.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and reports/test result notifications.
• Performs instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control; corrects issues as needed.
• Identifies and reports instrument/test malfunctions and participates in proficiency testing.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients; ensures proper labeling and suitability for testing.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
• Supports quality improvement efforts and CAP regulatory requirements in acute settings.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing and ensures timely results.
• Conducts specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Provides timely and accurate lab results to critical care departments (ED, ICU, OR) during high acuity events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Patient confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests. You will calibrate instruments, run quality control, and report results for critical care areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field, and MLT certification within 1 year (ASCP BOC or AMT). No prior experience is required beyond training, and a flexible schedule may be needed.