Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician for its Laboratory department. The MLT performs and evaluates complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to provide data used by physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. The role includes quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation, accurate reporting of results, troubleshooting equipment and procedures, and maintaining laboratory equipment and quality-control records. The position works varied start times across first and second shifts and is scheduled for 28–40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience that makes the employee eligible to take the registry exam.
Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
Ability to work independently and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to meet deadlines for STAT and routine testing.
Ability to maintain ethical conduct and keep patient personal and medical information confidential.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.

Responsibilities

Perform and evaluate complex laboratory tests, including chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical testing.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
Accurately and completely report test and procedure results, meeting established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests.
Recognize and resolve problems; troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, using alternative methods when appropriate.
Maintain laboratory equipment and perform and record instrument checks, quality-control procedures, calibration, and other required maintenance.
Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
Assess the reliability of results using sound judgment and generally accepted medical technology principles.
Communicate with physicians when callback-value problems exist.
Assist with specimen processing, order processing, and outpatient blood draws.
Perform glucometer runs.
Follow the laboratory cleaning schedule and maintain logs of cleaning activities.
Process reference laboratory requests and reports.
Receive and register outside laboratory requests and specimens through the EMR and deliver them to the appropriate Laboratory section.
Respond promptly to phone requests, instrument alarms, and outpatient alarms.
Report laboratory findings promptly and efficiently via computer, paper, or callback when indicated.
Work independently, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, and meet deadlines for STAT and routine testing.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of patients’ personal and medical information.
Plan and prioritize work and respond to information within an appropriate time frame.