Microbiology Medical Technologist; MT​/MLT - Part Time - 2nd Shift

Microbiology Medical Technologist (MT/MLT) - Part Time - 2nd Shift

Join the Aurora Health Care team as a Microbiology Medical Technologist working part-time on the 2nd shift.

$30.15/hr - $45.25/hr

• Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated; monitor workflow and make necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness; follow prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; recognize indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and implement appropriate corrections.
• Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol; evaluate quality control results and take corrective action when indicated.
• Ensure specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provide general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff; assist in the development of education and training protocols; instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
• Assist in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes; ensure compliance with all accrediting agency standards and support CAP regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
• Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Perform specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; support the disease‑specific accreditations of the institution by meeting turn‑around time goals.
• Provide direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high‑acuity patient events; activities include transfusion services, attending codes, testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; apply principles of growth and development over the life span and assess data reflective of patient status to identify age‑specific needs.

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) – must be obtained within 1 year
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) – must be obtained within 1 year

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field

• No experience required

• 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

• Frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and/or infectious agents
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed
• May require travel, thereby exposing to inclement weather and adverse road conditions
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Location:

Milwaukee, WI