Non-Certified Laboratory Technologist

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Performs waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on patient specimens.

Correlates and interprets data utilizing critical thinking skills and knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments.

Involves in teaching and training students, new employees, and residents/medical students.

Effectively performs problem resolution, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and test result data entry.

Successfully and timely completes all required competency assessments.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Upon satisfying the requirements for certification, the Non-Certified Technologist will take the appropriate certification examination to become a Certified Technologist.

Earn while you learn! This is an approved one-year Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship program.

Successful completion of the program will earn the apprentice credits towards a technical degree, a nationally recognized journey-worker credential and greatly enhanced career opportunities.

OTHER INFORMATION

Effective January 1, 2012, as provided for by the America Society of Clinical Pathology Board (ASCP) of Registry Certification guidelines, four-year college degreed individuals may be hired into non-certified technologist positions without prior clinical experience.

Typically, employees in this job classification spend 12 months (2,080 hours for full time employees) in on-the-job training with target goal of the training to be completed within the 12 month period.

After all ASCP on-the-job training requirements are fulfilled, the employee becomes eligible for and is expected to take the applicable ASCP certification examination.

Exceptions to this timeframe may occur with the mutual agreement of the manager, and Human Resources.