MT or MLT

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (MT)–Registered performs laboratory procedures ordered by a provider, working as a generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis. The role includes performing laboratory tests from all GHC-SCW locations in any or all departments, conducting quality control, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, collecting specimens, and completing other assigned tasks. The MT also provides technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW staff.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs laboratory procedures ordered by a practitioner. Duties include testing from all GHC-SCW health center sites in any or all departments, quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance, specimen collection, and other assigned tasks.

Both roles work under the general supervision and guidance of laboratory leadership. The position is based in the East Clinic Laboratory and is full-time at 1.0 FTE, with hours of 9:00 AM–5:30 PM Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. An ability to be on call every other week and provide transportation to various work locations is required. The role is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, with referral amount prorated based on FTE.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science, or a related science.
• Valid certification through one of the listed pathways: ASCP or AMT Medical Technologist; ASCP Technologist in Microbiology with ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification; ASCP Technologist in Chemistry with ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification; or ASCP Technologist in Hematology with ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification.
• Possess or be eligible for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate; certification must be obtained within four months of employment.
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety and hygiene protocols.
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately perform tests.
• Knowledge of quality control testing procedures and practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn computer-based applications, including MS Office, electronic medical record systems, and laboratory-related applications.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 and its requirements for keeping GHC-SCW laboratories compliant.
• Ability to be on call every other week to support laboratory operations.
• Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider or practitioner.
• Perform laboratory tests from GHC-SCW locations or health center sites in any or all laboratory departments.
• Perform quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions.
• Collect specimens.
• Provide technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW internal staff (MT role).
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Be on call every other week to support laboratory operations.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, complete assignments in a timely manner, and represent the organization positively.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus; referral amount prorated based on FTE.
• Generous PM and weekend shift differentials.
• Stable work schedule with varied work using various procedures and instruments.
• Smaller laboratory team with a strong sense of community and closer access to department leadership.
• Work only one holiday per year.
• No third-shift rotations.
• Free parking at all GHC clinic locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time