Medical Technologist Fertility Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Green Bay, WI

7d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist will perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. This role involves monitoring workflow, making necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe, and evaluating results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness. The technologist will follow prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results, and perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment. They will recognize indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction, evaluate and implement appropriate corrections, and perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. The Medical Technologist will evaluate quality control results and take corrective action when indicated, and perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. They will ascertain that appropriate information is submitted for billing, specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. This position also provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff, and assists in the development of education and training protocols. They will instruct students and new team members as assigned and assist in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. The role ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CLIA Regulatory requirements in an ambulatory setting. The Medical Technologist must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Ascertains that appropriate information is submitted for billing, specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in the development of education and training protocols.
• Instructs students and new team members as assigned.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CLIA Regulatory requirements in an ambulatory setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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