Medical Technologist

About the role

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Medical Technologist to our Team! Key details include:

• Sign-On Bonus - Yes
• Shift: 1st or 2nd
• Schedule: 5:30a - 2:00p, 7a - 3:30p or 3p - 11:30p
• Hrs per week: 36 - 40
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Laboratory

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician.

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately and completely report results of tests and procedures.
• Effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory equipment. Performs and records instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.
• Maintains a clean and disinfected work area and uses appropriate personal protective equipment, as required.
• Able to organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Able to access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
• Able to work extra during shortages or until workload is complete. May include working shifts other than currently scheduled.
• Assists in the training of new employees in the laboratory.
• Able to utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.
• Communicates with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible for taking the registry examination.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• Attends 16 hours per year continuing education and completes two special projects per year.
• Requires promptness in answering phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.
• Maintain knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.
• Absorbs and applies Beloit Memorial Hospital policies.
• Maintains knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments.
• One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.
• Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.
• Requires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or "call back" results if indicated.
• Must plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Memorial Hospital requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.