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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Technologist - Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWest Allis, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC), or a Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required; certification must be obtained within one year where not already held.
  • A bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field, is required.
  • No experience is required.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and interact effectively with others.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include assignment to an alternate site.

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting across specialty areas using manual or automated techniques, exercising independent judgment and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate results.
  • Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated; monitor workflow and adjust as needed to complete work on time.
  • Evaluate results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and follow policy for reporting and notifying others of test results.
  • Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; recognize test or instrument malfunctions and implement appropriate corrections.
  • Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities; evaluate quality control results and take corrective action when indicated.
  • Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collect newborn, pediatric, and adult specimens according to protocol.
  • Provide general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff; assist in developing education and training protocols; instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
  • Assist with improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards and CAP regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
  • Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
  • Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry, supporting disease-specific accreditations by meeting turnaround-time goals.
  • Provide direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the emergency department, intensive care unit, and operating room during high-acuity events, including transfusion services, attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding, Gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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