Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician- Nights- 7 on/7 off

St Croix Health • St. Croix Falls, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Croix Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician – Nights (7 on/7 off) to join our team! This is a full-time position ( 0.8 FTE ). The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, routine laboratory analysis and quality control testing. Performs laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school qualified in teaching Medical Laboratory Technicians/Certified Laboratory Assistants
• Registered and/or certified MLT(ASCP), CLA (ASCP), RMT, AMT and/or NCA
• Current BLS Certification
• 1-year prior experience preferred
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Familiar with standard laboratory methods, techniques, and equipment
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Responsibilities

• Collect and process orders and specimens
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Ensure specimens are collected in appropriate containers
• Accurately label specimens per organization policy and procedure
• Documents received, entered and released orders in LIS and EMR
• Receives minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff
• Performs Quality Control checks
• Documents quality control results in QC logs
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Responsible for documenting problems and resolutions in troubleshooting logs
• Reviews of feedback from Laboratory Lead and Laboratory management
• Manage equipment maintenance process
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Captures pertinent information in equipment maintenance log
• Troubleshoots equipment problems
• Documents all instrument troubleshooting in appropriate log
• Contact appropriate party when equipment service is required
• Performs laboratory testing, reports results accurately and timely
• Reports critical, urgent and significant values per department policy
• Responsible for documentation in LIS and EMR
• Accurately document data in critical value and turnaround time reports
• Participating in department quality improvement projects
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Order & restock supplies
• Attend regular department meetings
• Completes required training
• Other duties as assigned based on SCRMC business need

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree