MT MLT Small rural hospital lab 7 on 7 off. 12 hour shifts 7 pm-730 a.m. Weekends/holidays if it is your work week. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY IS A MUST.

Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist

Job Purpose and Position Overview: To perform laboratory testing for WCHS laboratory. This position is a 7 on 7 off position working Wednesday-Tuesday on your week to work. Shift is 7 PM to 7:30 AM. This position will be every other weekend during the week you work. Holidays will be worked if it is your scheduled shift week. Overtime is earned at >80 hours a pay period. This position will require the ability to manage workflow while working independently on overnights. Multitasking, ability to adjust priorities and responding to codes and traumas is essential. Skilled at specimen acquisition.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe's core mission, vision, and values
• Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the MT/MLT provides technical support by performing analyses, tests, and procedures that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases.
• Accessioning/ordering tests in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and processing specimens with referral to the reference laboratories.
• Operates, maintains, and calibrates the equipment used to ensure it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results
• Performs basic troubleshooting as needed
• Maintain documentation according to regulatory agencies and write laboratory policies and procedures.
• Exposure to infectious clinical specimens on a regular basis, so adherence to sterilization and infection control procedures is required.
• This position is responsible for using his/her skill, accuracy, proficiency, and dedication to work in all laboratory sections performing analytical testing on patients specimens.
• Candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Candidate must be comfortable with routine phlebotomy.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Medical Laboratory Technician Must have graduated from an approved school of Medical Technology/Laboratory Science with an Associate's degree and be certified/registered by one of the following agencies: MLT(ASCP), MLT(AMT), CLT(NCA).
• Medical Technologist Must have graduated from an approved school of Medical Technology/Laboratory Science with a bachelor's degree and be certified/registered by one of the following agencies: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), CLS(NCA).
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital laboratory practices, including infection control requirements, chemical and biological hazards.
• Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies and standards.

Training Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision. Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when situations change.

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.