Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician

ThedaCare; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare laboratory in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform a full range of laboratory testing across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes while ensuring result accuracy and meeting regulatory requirements.

Schedule includes variable nights, days, and PM shifts with weekend and holiday rotation. Adequate certifications and degrees as outlined are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited program or documented proof of degree completion within 6 months of hire.
• ASCP Board of Certification – Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or AMT – Medical Technologist – must be obtained within 6 months of degree completion.
• MLT: Associate’s degree; certification within six months of hire date (ASCP – MLT, CLT; NCA – MLT; AMT – MLT).
• Completion of BLS certification required for ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose.

Responsibilities

• Processes and analyzes blood, urine, tissue, body fluid, and other specimens.
• Performs waived, moderately complex, and/or high complexity testing using manual or automated methods.
• Maintains competency in microbiology and/or blood transfusion as appropriate.
• Reports lab results electronically, verbally, and in writing; documents quality control processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accredited program

Associate’s degree in accredited program (MLT)

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare! Summary :

Summary : The Medical Technologist accurately and efficiently performs a full range of laboratory testing to include pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes at all levels of CLIA complexity. Ensures the accuracy of test results, reports laboratory findings to providers, and respectfully addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns or needs are met. Demonstrates professional relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and providers.

Job Description:

Schedule: Variable Nights, Days, and PMs Weekend Holiday Rotation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Processes and analyzes blood, urine, tissue, body fluid, and other specimens.
• Performs waived, moderately complex, and/or high complexity testing using manual or automated methods.
• Maintains competency in microbiology and/or blood transfusion, as appropriate, to ensure patient needs are met.
• Applies critical thinking to ensure quality outcomes meet regulatory agency requirements (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Assists with regulatory compliance including policy and procedure writing and review.
• Recognizes and communicates deviations in technical, quality of specimen, or quality control processes to ensure accurate resulting.
• Acts and knows when to elevate as appropriate.
• Reports lab results electronically, verbally, and through written documentation.
• Appropriately documents quality control processes and quality assurance as required.
• Is responsible for the accurate use and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assists with method validations and implementation of current and new instruments and assays.
• Ensures the highest standard of quality, per regulations, and signs off on moderate complexity testing competency assessment for lab team members.
• Signs off on annual IQCP review.
• Performs complex processes that may include collecting bone marrow, performing and staining pathology frozen specimens, performing EKGs, processing and resulting send outs, and resulting moderately complex testing.
• Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens.
• Prioritizes collection to meet established turnaround times.
• Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent.
• Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.
• Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follows up as required by law.

QUALIFICATIONS MT:

Qualifications MT: Bachelor’s degree in accredited program or documented proof of degree completion within 6 months of hire American Society for Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) – Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) – Medical Technologist (MT) or obtained within 6 months of Bachelor’s degree completion

QUALIFICATIONS MLT :

Associate’s degree in accredited program

• One of the following certifications is required within six months of hire date:
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
• National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Completion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers Required to work scheduled hours. Shifts and hours of work may change depending on patient/business needs. This includes, but is not limited to: overtime, on-call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. May be expected to work extra shifts or be on-call, as needed

About ThedaCare

This is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.