Medical Technologist (MT/MLT) - Second Shift

Advocate Aurora Health; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time position in Mount Pleasant, WI. The role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing critical support to healthcare departments. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree and be willing to obtain MLT certification within a year.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Qualifications

• MLT certification (ASCP BOC or AMT) required within 1 year.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and appropriateness.
• Collects specimens from patients according to established protocols.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Patient Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician

Job description

Department:

60192 WI ACL Laboratories - AMC Mount Pleasant

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon-Fri 1400 to 2230 with weekend and holiday rotation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs and documents quality control; evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and makes basic corrections by using prescribed strategies, or notifies the Medical Technologist, site coordinator, or supervisor. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Ascertains specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
• 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 all 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 turnaround time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity patient events. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs, as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally and calmly.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including possible alternate site assignments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operate all essential equipment used in the job.
• Frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, and walk for most of the workday.
• Potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and infectious agents.
• Exposure to human blood and body fluids.
• Wear appropriate protective gear as needed.
• Handle stressful situations professionally.
• May require travel and exposure to weather and road conditions.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as needed.