Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)

Advocate Health • Green Bay, WI

2d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated and adjusting workflow to complete work in an appropriate time frame. The role evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness and follows prescribed policies for reporting and notification.

The position performs and documents instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair; identifies and corrects test or instrument malfunctions; and performs, documents, and reviews quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing. It verifies specimen labeling and suitability and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients.

The Medical Technologist provides direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. The role also helps develop training protocols and instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned. It supports improvements to laboratory procedures and processes and compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements in an acute-care setting.

The position performs specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. It provides timely laboratory support to critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events, including codes, testing of irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and Gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures. The role requires age-appropriate patient care knowledge and the ability to interpret patient information in relation to age-specific needs.

This is a full-time position scheduled for three 10-hour shifts per week, 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The schedule includes one weekend in three and two holidays per year. The position may require a flexible schedule and assignment to alternate sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by ASCP; or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by ASCP Board of Certification within one year; or obtain Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by AMT within one year.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate-site assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitor workflow and adjust it as needed to complete work within an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness; report and notify results according to policy.
• Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; recognize and correct malfunctions.
• Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance, taking corrective action when indicated.
• Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Provide direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assist with developing education and training protocols and instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
• Help improve laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and ensure compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements.
• Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
• Provide timely, accurate laboratory support to critical care departments during high-acuity events, including transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and Gram stains, and mass casualty and mass transfusion procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and interpret information relevant to patients’ age-specific needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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