Medical Technologist

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Medical Technologist to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus - Yes
• Shift: 1st & 2nd available
• Hours per week: 28 - 36
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Laboratory

The Medical Technologist is responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain date for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician.

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.
• Accurately and completely report results tests and procedures.
• Effectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.
• Effectively maintains laboratory equipment. Performs and records instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.
• Meets established turnaround time for routine and STAT tests.
• Able to organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.
• Able to access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR..
• Ability to utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.
• Communicates with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.
• Maintains a clean and disinfected work area and uses appropriate personal protective equipment, as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible to take the registry examination.
• Registration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.
• Promptly answers phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by "stats" and routines.
• One year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital.
• Requires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or " call back" results if indicated.

Apply today to join our team!