Medical Technologist - Per Diem

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Per Diem Medical Technologist to join our Laboratory team. The role focuses on performing and evaluating complex tests to support diagnosis and treatment, with flexible shifts and variable hours per week.

The successful candidate will work independently in a fast-paced lab, perform QC, maintain equipment, and coordinate with physicians and nurses as needed. ASCP registration within one year is preferred, bachelor's in Medical Technology required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• ASCP registration within one year of hire.
• 1 year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately report results of tests and procedures.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and communicate issues; use alternative methods when needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment; perform QC procedures, calibration, and maintenance.
• Meet established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests.
• Organize and prioritize work during varying workload.

Skills

Independence

Calm under pressure

Communication with clinicians

Education

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP registry eligibility within 1 year

Medical Technology training (1 year)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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

• Shift: Various


• Schedule: Varies


• Hours per week: Varies - Per Diem


• Benefits Status: Not 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.