Medical Technologist – Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT) Clinic Float – Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Germantown, WI

8d • $24 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician who will float between four different clinic locations. The role involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests, managing workflow, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of results. The position also includes instrument maintenance, quality control, proficiency testing, and specimen collection. The technologist will provide training and technical assistance to other staff and students, and ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards and CLIA regulatory requirements. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• 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 Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 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, or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required.

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.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ascertains that appropriate information is submitted for billing, 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 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 CLIA Regulatory requirements in an ambulatory setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses 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 department's policies and procedures.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level