Medical Technologist - Per Diem

Beloit Health System • Beloit, WI

1d • $30 - $46

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking a per diem Medical Technologist for its Laboratory department. The role performs and evaluates complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to provide information used by physicians to diagnose and treat disease. The technologist analyzes body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation, reports results accurately, maintains equipment and quality procedures, and meets turnaround times for routine and STAT testing. The position requires independent work, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and communication with physicians or nurses when callback values or other issues arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience that makes the employee eligible to take the registry examination.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately and completely report test and procedure results.
• Recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform and record instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other required maintenance.
• Meet established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests.
• Organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
• Use sound judgment and generally accepted medical technology principles to assess the credibility of results.
• Communicate with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected work area and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Promptly answer phone requests, instrument alarms, and outpatient alarms.
• Work independently, react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and meet deadlines for STAT and routine work.
• Report laboratory findings promptly and efficiently via computer and paper, or provide callback results when indicated.

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