NI-Technician, Medical Lab

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

12/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-3062AC

Job Title:

NI-Technician, Medical Lab

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

UW Health Clinical Laboratory is a comprehensive provider of laboratory testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens and innovation in laboratory technology. The laboratory plays an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care by providing accurate diagnostic and treatment information to caregivers and patients.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs select diagnostic testing and additional basic activities.

necessary to provide laboratory testing services. Testing scope may cross several laboratory disciplines such as hematology, urinalysis, and/or chemistry. Minimal interpretation and judgment are required to perform analytical processes. With experience, individuals develop proficiency in routine interpretive testing and assessing the validity of test results. Duties may also include phlebotomy, specimen receiving, basic calibration monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Test system troubleshooting is clearly described, and equipment maintenance can easily be performed. Resolution of problems requires limited independent interpretation and judgment. Unusual circumstances or problems are referred to lead staff. Individuals work independently, under the general supervision of a laboratory manager.

A high degree of accuracy and reliability is required to ensure results that can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. Good communication skills are required during interaction with clinical staff and

physicians, i.e., reporting of test results or answering basic questions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Performs moderately complex diagnostic test and limited high complexity testing.

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Recommends policy changes.

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Participates in survey readiness activities.

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Recommends process improvements.

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Recommends procedure manual changes.

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Uses knowledge of quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.

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Performs preventative maintenance on select laboratory equipment or instruments.

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Performs troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments. Uses problem solving skills when assessing test result accuracy and reliability.

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Participates in all relevant quality assurance activities.

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Performs proficiency testing (PT) as required.

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Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.

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Assists with supply inventory.

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Understands the impact of testing activities on billing and submission of credits (i.e., cancellation or repeat test due to hemolysis).

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Trains co-workers in select areas using training materials provided.

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Participates in the teaching of students in select areas of the laboratory.

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Follows guidelines related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Heath Information.

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Promotes culture of safety for patients through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.

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Participates in the teaching/training of staff and students (e.g. Clinical Laboratory Science students, residents, new employees and others.

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Communicate regularly with managers to relay problems or concerns.

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Assist in the total quality management in all aspects of training, testing and quality review. Assist in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities.

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Attend appropriate meetings as assigned.

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Participates in continuing education.

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Perform additional duties as assigned.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree

in laboratory science or medical technology.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

One year experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience.

Preferred

Medical Laboratory Technician certification by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or similar agency preferred.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Ability to demonstrate the following skills: organizational, written and verbal communication, Attention to details, analytical, problem-solving, computer and information systems.

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Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles.

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Ability to demonstrate competence and work independently in all essential laboratory procedures at a level sufficient to perform satisfactorily without supervision.

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Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.

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Ability to demonstrate good patient relations, as demonstrated by positive patient interactions, professional attitude, and appearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.