Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•$26 - $38

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 to diagnose and treat disease. The position works first- and second-shift hours with varied start times, for 28–40 hours per week, and is benefits eligible. A sign-on bonus is offered. The technician analyzes body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation, reports test results, maintains equipment and quality-control records, and helps ensure routine and STAT testing meets turnaround times. The role also supports specimen processing, outpatient blood draws, glucometer runs, reference laboratory requests, and laboratory cleaning. The MLT accesses the EMR to manage information and requests, communicates critical or callback results to physicians, and follows ethical and confidentiality standards.

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 respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to meet deadlines for STAT and routine testing.
Ability to maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of personal and medical information.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
Accurately and completely report results of tests and procedures.
Recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
Maintain laboratory equipment and perform and record instrument checks, quality-control procedures, calibration, and other required maintenance.
Meet established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests.
Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
Use sound judgment and accepted medical technology principles to assess the reliability of results.
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 appropriate activity logs.
Process reference laboratory requests and reports.
Receive and register laboratory requests and specimens from outside sources via the EMR and deliver them to the appropriate laboratory section.
Respond promptly to phone requests, instrument alarms, and outpatient alarms.
Report laboratory findings efficiently via computer, paper, or callback when indicated.
Work independently, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, and meet deadlines for STAT and routine work.
Maintain ethical conduct and protect confidential patient and medical information.
Plan and prioritize work and respond to information within an appropriate time frame.