Medical Technologist - Full-time

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Medical Technologist to our Team! This role is responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician. The Medical Technologist will perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation, accurately and completely report results, and effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate. They will also maintain laboratory equipment, perform and record instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance as required, and meet established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests. The position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, access and retrieve information from the EMR, and work extra hours during shortages or until workload is complete, potentially including shifts other than currently scheduled. This role also assists in training new employees and utilizes sound judgment and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results. Communication with physicians or nurses regarding callback values or problems is essential. The employee must maintain a clean and disinfected work area and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible for taking the registry examination.
Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
Attends 16 hours per year continuing education and completes two special projects per year.
Requires promptness in answering phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.
Maintain knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments.
Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to Beloit Memorial Hospital policies.
Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.
Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.
Requires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or " call back" results if indicated.
Must plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.

Responsibilities

Performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
Accurately and completely report results of tests and procedures.
Effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
Effectively maintain laboratory equipment.
Perform and record instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.
Meet established turnaround time for routine and STAT tests.
Organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
Ability to work extra during shortages or until workload is complete. May include working shifts other than currently scheduled.
Assist in the training of new employees in the laboratory.
Utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.
Communicate with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.
Maintain a clean and disinfected work area and use appropriate personal protective equipment, as required.