Medical Technologist - Registered
About The Position
The Medical Technologist (MT) – Registered is responsible for performing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider. Medical Technologists - Registered work as generalists in the areas of: Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis. Responsibilities include performance of lab tests from all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) locations in any or all departments; performance of quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions; collection of specimens; and other tasks as assigned. This position is also responsible for provision of technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW internal staff. The MT - Registered works under the general supervision and guidance of the Medical Laboratory Services Manager, Medical Technologist – Chief and/or Medical Technologist – Lead. GHC-SCW is a quality driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. In dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, along with paid parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, eyewear discounts, and more. Check us out by clicking on Many Talents, One Mission! The Benefits of Working at GHC-SCW.
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
- Performance of lab tests from all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) locations in any or all departments
- Performance of quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions
- Collection of specimens
- Provision of technical support to Medical Laboratory Technicians, providers, and other GHC-SCW internal staff
Benefits
- Generous PM and weekend shift differentials
- Stable work schedule offering a variety of interesting work using various procedures and instruments.
- GHC-SCW’s smaller laboratory team provides a strong sense of community within the department and 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!
- This position is eligible for a $3000 SIGN ON BONUS for joining GHC!
- health and dental insurance
- paid parental leave
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- life insurance
- flexible spending account
- employee assistance programs
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- eyewear discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
