Medical Technologist — Dynamic Lab Roles & Critical Care

Advocate Health; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and monitor laboratory tests per established protocols and to ensure timely reporting of results.

The role requires an Associate degree in clinical lab tech, MLT certification within 1 year, and a readiness to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, confidentiality, and calm handling of stressful situations are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and reports findings.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of instruments and quality control.
• Recognizes instrument malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Collects specimens from newborn to adult per protocol.
• Provides technical assistance to phlebotomists and staff.
• Supports quality improvement and ensures compliance with accrediting standards.
• Performs specialty testing across transfusion, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Delivers timely, accurate lab results to critical care departments during high acuity events.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Education

A.A. in Clinical Lab Tech

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and monitor laboratory tests per established protocols and to ensure timely reporting of results.

The role requires an Associate degree in clinical lab tech, MLT certification within 1 year, and a readiness to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, confidentiality, and calm handling of stressful situations are essential.