American Addiction Centers-posted 4 months ago
$30 - $45/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
West Allis, WI
11-50 employees

The position is for a Medical Technologist at Advocate Health, specifically within the Microbiology department of the WI Central Lab. The role is full-time, requiring 36 hours per week, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, and includes working every third weekend and two holidays per year. The pay range for this position is between $30.15 and $45.25 per hour. Major responsibilities include performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards, and providing support for critical care departments. The role also involves training and directing other laboratory staff and assisting in the development of educational protocols.

  • Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
  • Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments 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.
  • 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 improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
  • Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
  • Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
  • Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments.
  • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology or related field.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.
  • 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
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