Medical Technologist

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to aid diagnosis and treatment. The role involves handling manual and automated instrumentation, reporting results, and maintaining quality control in a fast-paced Laboratory department.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, ASCP registration within 1 year of hire, and the ability to work independently in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required.
• ASCP registration within one year of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately report results and ensure timely communication of test findings.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and resolve problems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform instrument checks and quality control.
• Enter and retrieve data in the EMR and LIS as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

EMR data entry

Education

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP Registration within 1 year of hire

Tools

Automated instrumentation

Instrument calibration

EMR systems

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Medical Technologist to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus - Yes
• Shift: 1st & 2nd available
• Hours per week: 28-40
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Laboratory

The Medical Technologist is responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain date for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician.

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately and completely report results tests and procedures.
• Effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
• Effectively maintains laboratory equipment. Performs and records instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.
• Meets established turnaround time for routine and STAT tests.
• Able to organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Able to access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
• Ability to utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.
• Communicates with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.
• Maintains a clean and disinfected work area and uses appropriate personal protective equipment, as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible to take the registry examination.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• Promptly answers phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.
• One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.
• Requires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or " call back" results if indicated.