Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)

Carolinas Medical Center; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform acute setting laboratory testing across multiple specialties. You will calibrate instruments, monitor test quality and ensure timely, accurate results for critical care departments.

Role requires Bachelor’s degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology and ASCP/AMT certification within 1 year. Second shift coverage and rotating duties are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting using manual or automated techniques.
• Performs, evaluates and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• Calibrates, maintains and repairs instruments and equipment; identifies malfunctions and applies corrections.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance activities according to protocol.
• Ensures proper labeling and suitability of specimens for testing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Department: 60121 WI ACL Laboratories - AMC Sheboygan County

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full time, second shift hours from 1800-0230, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay Range: $25.30 - $46.05

Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting in any/all specialty areas using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory results.

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.

Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.

Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.

Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.

Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.

Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.

Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.

Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.

Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn‑around time goals.

Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.

Scheduled Hours Full time, second shift hours from 1400-2230, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Degrees:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.

Required Functional Experience: No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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