Microbiology Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS/MLT)

Advocate Health•West Allis, WI

6d•$31 - $46

About The Position

Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory results. The role includes specialty testing in microbiology and other laboratory areas, supporting critical care departments and institutional disease-specific accreditations while meeting turnaround-time goals. Provides direct laboratory support during high-acuity patient events, including codes, irretrievable-sample testing, tissue grinding and Gram stains, mass-casualty procedures, and mass-transfusion procedures. The position is part time, 20 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with every third weekend and two holidays per year, also 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $30.70–$46.05.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
One of the following certifications: Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by ASCP; Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by ASCP BOC, to be obtained within one year; or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by AMT, to be obtained 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 to an alternate site.

Responsibilities

Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
Monitor workflow and make adjustments to complete work within an appropriate time frame.
Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness; follow policy for reporting and notification of test results.
Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; identify malfunctions and implement appropriate corrections.
Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities; evaluate results and take corrective action when indicated.
Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; 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 the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards and 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 institutional accreditations and meet turnaround-time goals.
Provide timely laboratory results and direct support to critical care departments, including the ED, ICU, and OR, during high-acuity events.
Support transfusion services, attend codes, test irretrievable samples, perform tissue grinding and Gram stains, and participate in mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures.