Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Third Shift

Advocate Health•West Allis, WI

11d•$25 - $46

About The Position

Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute-care setting across specialty areas using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to produce timely, accurate results. Performs, evaluates, and monitors tests under established protocols; selects additional procedures when indicated; monitors workflow; and adjusts work as needed to meet appropriate time frames. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follows policies for reporting and notification. Performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment. Identifies test or instrument malfunctions and implements appropriate corrections. Performs, documents, and reviews quality control and quality assurance activities, evaluates results, and takes corrective action when indicated. Verifies specimen labeling and suitability, and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol. Provides direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Helps develop training protocols and instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned. Supports improvement of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and ensures compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Performs specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals. Provides direct laboratory support and timely results for critical-care departments, including the ED, ICU, and OR, during high-acuity events. Duties may include transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week third-shift position, scheduled 2200–0630 Monday through Friday, with one in three weekends and approximately two holidays per year. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. The listed pay range is $25.30–$46.05.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) within one year, or obtain Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within one year.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment at an alternate site.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute-care setting using manual or automated techniques.
Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
Monitor workflow and adjust work to meet appropriate time frames.
Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report and notify according to policy.
Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; identify malfunctions and implement corrections.
Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities, evaluating results and taking corrective action as indicated.
Verify specimen labeling and suitability and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
Provide direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
Assist with developing education and training protocols and instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
Help improve laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and ensure compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP regulatory requirements.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
Support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
Provide laboratory support and timely, accurate results to the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity patient events, including transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures.