MLT) Microbiology 3rd Shift

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

1d•$25 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position in Microbiology on the 3rd shift involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests. The role includes managing workflow, evaluating test results for clinical significance, and ensuring proper reporting and notification. Responsibilities also encompass instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair, as well as quality control and assurance. The technologist will ensure specimen suitability, collect specimens, and provide training and technical assistance to other staff. They will also assist in developing training protocols, instructing students and new team members, and improving laboratory procedures. Compliance with accrediting agency standards, including CAP Regulatory requirements, is essential. The role involves performing proficiency testing and specialty testing in various lab areas. The technologist will support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turn-around time goals and providing direct support to critical care departments during high acuity patient events, including specialized procedures like tissue grinding, gram stains, and mass casualty/transfusion procedures. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development across the lifespan, and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
No experience required.
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, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
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.
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
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.
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 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 turn-around time goals.
Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during a high acuity patient event.
This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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