MT or MLT

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Technologist (MT) – Registered or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Registered at the Capitol Clinic Laboratory, working a Full Time 1.0 FTE schedule from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. The role involves performing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider, working as a generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis. Responsibilities include performing lab tests from all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) locations, conducting quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and specimen collection. The position also provides technical support to MLTs, providers, and other GHC-SCW staff. The MT - Registered works under the general supervision of the Medical Laboratory Services Manager, Medical Technologist – Chief, and/or Medical Technologist – Lead. The MLT position has similar responsibilities under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Technologist, and/or Medical Technologist - Lead. The department offers generous PM and weekend shift differentials, a stable work schedule with varied tasks, a strong sense of community, closer relationships with leadership, only one holiday per year, no third shift rotations, and free parking.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or related science is required.
• Valid certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT) or valid certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Technologist in Microbiology (ASCP), with certification as a Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) or valid certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Technologist in Chemistry (ASCP), with certification as a Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) or valid certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Technologist in Hematology (ASCP), with certification as a Medical Lab Technician (ASCP).
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate is required.
• Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety and hygiene protocols.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately perform tests.
• Knowledge of quality control testing procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and use computer-based applications such as MS Office, electronic medical record systems and laboratory related applications.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 and requirements to keep GHC-SCW laboratories in compliance is required.
• Ability to be on-call every other week to provide support to laboratory operations is required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider.
• Performing lab tests from all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) locations in any or all departments.
• Performing quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions.
• Collection of specimens.
• Providing technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW internal staff.
• Performing laboratory procedures as ordered by a practitioner.
• Performing quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions.
• Collection of specimens.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous PM and weekend shift differentials
• Stable work schedule offering a variety of interesting work using various procedures and instruments.
• Strong sense of community within the department
• Increased access and closer relationships with the department leadership team.
• Work only 1 holiday per year!
• No third shift rotations!
• Free parking at all GHC clinic locations!
• $3000 SIGN ON BONUS for joining GHC!(Referral amount prorated based on FTE)

What This Job Offers

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