MT or MLT

GHC-SCW • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (MT) – Registered performs laboratory procedures ordered by a provider and works as a generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis. The role includes performing laboratory tests for all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) locations in any or all departments; conducting quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance; collecting specimens; and completing other assigned tasks. The MT provides technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other internal GHC-SCW staff. The position works under the general supervision and guidance of the Medical Laboratory Services Manager, Medical Technologist – Chief, and/or Medical Technologist – Lead.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs laboratory procedures ordered by a practitioner, including testing for GHC-SCW health center sites in any or all departments, quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance, specimen collection, and other assigned tasks. The MLT works under the general supervision and guidance of the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Technologist, and/or Medical Technologist – Lead.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position at the East Clinic Laboratory, with regular hours of 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. The position includes on-call duty every other week and requires transportation to various work locations. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available, prorated based on FTE. The department offers a stable schedule, varied work using different procedures and instruments, a close-knit team with access to department leadership, one holiday of work per year, no third-shift rotations, and free parking at GHC clinic locations.

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 certification; or ASCP Technologist in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Hematology certification together 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 and ability to accurately perform tests.
• Knowledge of quality control testing procedures and practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to use or 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 in compliance.
• Ability to be on-call every other week to support laboratory operations.
• Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations.
• Commitment to GHC-SCW's mission, vision, values, policies, and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures ordered by a provider or practitioner.
• Perform laboratory tests from GHC-SCW locations or health center sites in any or all departments.
• Work as a generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis (MT role).
• 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.
• Participate in on-call coverage every other week to support laboratory operations.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, maintain high-quality and timely work, and represent the organization positively.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.
• Generous PM and weekend shift differentials.
• Stable work schedule and varied work using different procedures and instruments.
• Close-knit laboratory team and increased 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