MT or MLT

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin•Madison, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Technologist (MT) - Registered or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Registered at the Capitol Clinic Laboratory. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position with hours from Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm. Occasional weekends and an evening shift differential for hours worked after 5:30pm are part of the schedule. 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, quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance, specimen collection, and providing technical support to MLTs, providers, and other 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 supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Technologist and/or Medical Technologist - Lead. The department offers a stable work schedule, a strong sense of community, increased access to leadership, and limited weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or related science.
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.
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.
Ability to be on-call every other week to provide support to laboratory operations.
Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations.

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.
Other tasks as assigned.
Provision of technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW internal staff.
Abiding by all GHC-SCW organizational and departmental policies.
Setting personal standards and striving for high quality work.
Performing job duties in a timely manner.
Representing the organization in a positive manner.
Promoting GHC-SCW's Mission, Vision, and Common Values in behavior and attitude.