Medical Laboratory Technician – AdventHealth Durand

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Mission driven organization
• Kind and caring staff
• Family atmosphere
• Competitive wages and great benefits

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

• Full-Time Days, 32 Hours/Week
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Shift:

• Day Shift
• Rotating call and every 6th weekend/holiday

Location: AdventHealth Durand

1220 3rd Ave W, Durand, WI 54736

The community you’ll be caring for:

Feel better. Feel whole. Trust AdventHealth Durand, formerly Chippewa Valley Hospital, in Durand, WI, to help everyone in the community enjoy the best possible care. Our hospital is here to help all our Pepin County neighbors experience a life of whole health.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Technician III performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. The position requires the exercise of independent judgment under general supervision. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and/or receptionist duties. Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized manner, and is properly supplied; properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking; specimen collection; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to hospital procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with hospital procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested
• Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities, including evaluation of new equipment and/or procedures or methods
• Adheres to the hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
• Assists in new employee training and orientation
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or work area

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate and 5+ years' experience
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or an equivalent term OR 2 years post-secondary education with a concentration in the aforementioned subject matters, Chemical Science or Biologic Science or related field
• Five years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP certified