Grafton Medical Center 2nd Shift MT/MLT - Full Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Grafton, WI

108d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Technologist at Advocate Health, located in Grafton, WI. This is a full-time role requiring 36 hours per week, with a schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, including every other weekend and holidays as assigned. The pay range for this position is between $30.15 and $45.25 per hour. The Medical Technologist will perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, ensuring compliance with all accrediting agency standards. The role includes responsibilities such as specimen collection, quality control, and providing support to critical care departments. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments 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.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical 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.
• 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.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity patient events.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree