Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech - Full Time - 3rd Shift - Transfusion

About the position

The Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech position is a full-time role on the 3rd shift at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The job involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with established protocols, and providing support to critical care departments. The shift is approximately from 21:00 to 06:30, with holiday and weekend rotations expected. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or a related field, and certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist is required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness.
• Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
• Performs, documents, and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
• Provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments during high acuity patient events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification to be obtained within 1 year.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.