Medical Lab Tech, Full-time Night

About the role

Watertown Regional Medical Center is an acute‑care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for high‑quality care from Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. The facility holds numerous accreditations and certifications across specialty services. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine and complex laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking, conducts diagnostic testing, analyzes results, maintains equipment, and collaborates with laboratory staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide timely patient care.

Schedule

7 days on, 7 days off – Wed‑Tues 9 pm – 7 am

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, and immunohematology.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, identify anomalies, and take corrective action as necessary.
• Document test results and report critical values promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection as required.
• Assist in training new laboratory staff and students on laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, patients, and other departments regarding laboratory procedures and test results.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Applied Science, Biology, or related field required.
• Licenses/Certifications: ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within timeframe specified in facility policy.
• Experience: Clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting preferred.