Advocate Aurora Health - Kenosha, WI
posted about 14 hours ago
About the position
The position involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols. The incumbent will select and perform additional procedures when indicated, monitor workflow, and make necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame. Responsibilities also include evaluating results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and following prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results. The role requires performing and documenting calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment, recognizing indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction, and implementing appropriate corrections. Quality control and quality assurance are also key components of the job, with the incumbent expected to evaluate quality control results and take corrective action when indicated. The position requires collecting specimens from patients of all ages and providing direction, training, and technical assistance to laboratory staff. The incumbent will assist in improving laboratory procedures and ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards. Specialty testing in various areas and providing direct support for critical care departments are also part of the role. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care are essential.
Responsibilities
- Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
- 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.
- Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
- 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 the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
- Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
- Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
- 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 such as the ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity patient events.
Requirements
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
- No experience required.
Benefits
- 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.
