Travel Contract - Medical Lab Tech MLT
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Department:
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- full-time, noc shift
- non-benefitted, but contracted MLTs are able to contribute to
the 401K
- 12 or 16 week contract Major Responsibilities:
- Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as
authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing
additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes
necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate
timeframe.
- Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and
appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and
notification of test results.
- Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of
instruments and equipment. Performs and documents quality control;
evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when
indicated.
- Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and
makes basic corrections by using prescribed strategies, or notifies
the Medical Technologist, site coordinator or supervisor. Performs
internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as
patient samples.
- Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients
according to established protocol. Ascertains specimens are
properly labeled and suitable for testing.
- Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support
staff.
- 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 all 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. Supports the disease specific
accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time
goals.
- Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results
for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a
high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services,
attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples,
tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass
transfusion procedures.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the
American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
(ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the
American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1
year. Education Required:
- Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.
Experience Required:
- Requires one year of experience in a Med Lab Tech role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and
professional manner.
- Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the
workplace.
- Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which
may include alternate site assignment. Physical Requirements and
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing
the job.
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to
lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the
workday.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive,
radioactive and/or infectious agents.
- Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
- Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face
protection as needed.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and
professional manner.
- May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement
weather and adverse road conditions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work
expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit,
integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million
patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and
Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard
for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative
solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and
clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for
clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora
Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health
systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more
than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28
hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class
doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes,
and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate
and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of
specialties.
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