Medical Technologist - Per Diem

About the role

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem Medical Technologist to our Team! Shift: 1st, 2nd & 3rd available, Hours per week: Varied, Benefits Status: Not Eligible, Department: Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate 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 tests and procedures.
• Effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, perform and record instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.
• Meet established turnaround time for routine and STAT tests.
• Organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.
• Utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.
• Communicate with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected work area and use appropriate personal protective equipment, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible to take the registry examination.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.

Qualifications

Ability to work independently, react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.