Medical Technologist

About the role

Beloit Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the team at NorthPointe Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests.
• Accurately and completely report results of tests and procedures.
• Recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, and use alternative methods when necessary.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including performing instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and maintenance.
• Meet established turnaround times for routine and STAT tests.
• Organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
• Work extra during staff shortages or until workload is complete.
• Absorb and train new employees to the laboratory.
• Communicate with physicians regarding callback values and problems.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected work area and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Assist with specimen processing, order processing, glucometer runs, and special requests.
• Register and process lab requests and specimens from outside sources.
• Maintain reference laboratory supplies and package special requests for mailing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• Promptness in answering phone requests, instrument, and outpatient alarms.
• Promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or "call back" results if indicated.
• Knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Adhere to established hospital and Laboratory policies, rules, and regulations.
• Plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.
• Participate in educational programs and continuously seek for personal development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Adhere to established hospital and Laboratory policies, rules, and regulations.
• Plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.
• Participate in educational programs and continuously seek for personal development.

Skills

• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to Beloit Memorial Hospital policies.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and interact positively with physicians, peers, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• Varied start times on 1st shift
• Hours per week: 28