Microbiology Medical Lab Technologist - Flexible Schedule

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Professional to perform and oversee clinical tests across multiple departments, while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. The position requires strong communication and the ability to adapt to high-pressure environments.

The role supports transfusion services, critical care labs, and education of staff, residents, and students, with emphasis on quality and compliance in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Flexible schedule availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and reports results per policy.
• Performs calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments; detects malfunctions.
• Maintains quality control/assurance and takes corrective action.
• Collects specimens from patients according to protocol.
• Provides training and guidance to staff and students.
• Supports quality improvements and accrediting standards in acute care.
• Performs proficiency testing.
• Performs specialty testing in transfusion, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, flow cytometry.
• Supports critical care during high acuity events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stress management

Flexible schedule

Education

BSc Clinical Laboratory Sciences

BSc Medical Technology or related

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Professional to perform and oversee clinical tests across multiple departments, while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. The position requires strong communication and the ability to adapt to high-pressure environments.

The role supports transfusion services, critical care labs, and education of staff, residents, and students, with emphasis on quality and compliance in an acute care setting.