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

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$25 - $46

About The Position

The Transfusion Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests under established protocols, selecting additional procedures when needed and adjusting workflow to complete work in a timely manner. The role evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness; reports and notifies others of results according to policy; and performs and documents instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control. The technician identifies test or instrument malfunctions, makes basic corrections using prescribed strategies, or notifies the Medical Technologist, site coordinator, or supervisor. The position performs proficiency testing like patient testing, collects and verifies specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients, and provides technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff. It also contributes to improving laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and supports compliance with accrediting agency standards, including CAP regulatory requirements in an acute-care setting. The role performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry, while supporting disease-specific accreditation and turnaround-time goals. It provides timely laboratory support to critical-care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high-acuity events, including codes, irretrievable sample testing, tissue grinding and Gram stains, mass-casualty procedures, and mass-transfusion procedures. The technician must provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week. It is a third-shift role with weekend and holiday rotations, generally scheduled between 20:30 and 07:00 for two or three shifts of 8–10 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Some schedule flexibility may be available when coverage needs can be met. The position may require travel and work at an alternate site.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Clinical Lab Technician or a related field.
Obtain Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification or American Medical Technologists within one year.
No experience is required.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Maintain patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment at an alternate site.
Ability to operate all equipment essential to performing the job.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday and frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
Wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests under established protocols, selecting additional procedures when indicated.
Monitor workflow and adjust work as needed to complete testing within an appropriate timeframe.
Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report and notify others of results according to policy.
Perform and document calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Perform and document quality control, evaluate results, and take corrective action when indicated.
Recognize test or instrument malfunctions, make basic corrections using prescribed strategies, or notify the appropriate technical or supervisory staff.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients and verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Provide technical assistance to phlebotomists and support staff.
Assist in improving laboratory procedures, policies, and processes and support compliance with accrediting agency standards, including CAP regulatory requirements.
Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
Support disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
Provide timely, accurate laboratory support to critical-care departments, including the ED, ICU, and OR, during high-acuity events.
Support codes, testing of irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and Gram stains, mass-casualty procedures, and mass-transfusion procedures.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, depending on the position
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs