Medical Technologist | Laboratory | Full-Time at Tamarack Health in Ashland, WI

Job description

• $5,000 retention incentive available.
• Leadership Opportunity: This position includes the potential opportunity to be designated as a Hematology Lead. This designation recognizes employees who serve as a knowledgeable resource and mentor to their colleagues. Interest in pursuing this opportunity is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• The MLS/CLS will be responsible for prompt and accurate performance of laboratory work in the various divisions of the laboratory.
• The CLS will be assigned to regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab. Specific assignments may be changed as necessitated by varying workloads.
• Performs assigned work promptly and accurately.
• Keeps work area clean and neat at all times.
• Assists in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests.
• Evaluates and documents performance of testing personnel according to CLIA personnel requirements.
• Takes weekend back-up call on a rotation basis or as assigned by the laboratory director.
• Follows lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Uses appropriate quality control and verifies QC criteria is acceptable before releasing reports.
• Adheres to the lab’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Successfully completes an annual competency for each lab section and test method assigned. Assists in competency assessments of other testing staff as assigned.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Is capable of advance troubleshooting and problem solving. If unable to correct a problem, immediately notifies the section head, director or Medical Director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Assists with performance improvement activities.
• The MLS may be designated as a section head following CLIA personnel requirements.
• The MLS performs other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director or Pathologist.

Requirements

• Must be registered or eligible as an MT/CLS/MLS (ASCP), or MT/MLS (AMT), or HHS certified and qualify as general supervisors as outlined in CLIA regulations, or individuals with equivalent training, preferably with practical experience in general laboratory work. Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Skills

Required

• Mentoring and training abilities
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Laboratory testing
• Quality control
• Specimen handling and processing
• Test analysis
• CLIA regulations
• Instrument calibration and maintenance

Benefits

• Salary: $31.69 – $40.52 an hour -Commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, PTO, wellness benefits, etc.