Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add an MLT to our Team! This position is responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician. The role involves performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation, accurately reporting test results, and effectively recognizing and resolving problems, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and using alternative methods when appropriate. The technician will maintain laboratory equipment, perform instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance as required. Meeting established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests, organizing and prioritizing work, and accessing/inputting information from the EMR are key aspects of this role. The position may require working extra hours during shortages or until workload is complete, potentially including shifts other than the currently scheduled one. The MLT will also assist in training new employees and utilize sound judgment and medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of generated results. Communication with physicians or nurses regarding callback values or problems is essential, as is maintaining a clean and disinfected work area and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible for taking the registry examination.
Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
Requires promptness in answering phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.
Maintain knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments.
Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to Beloit Memorial Hospital policies.
Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.
Requires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or " call back" results if indicated.
Must plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.

Responsibilities

Performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests.
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 work extra during shortages or until workload is complete.
May include working shifts other than currently scheduled.
Assists in the training of new employees in the laboratory.
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.