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Med Tech 3rd Shift-(Week-on/Week-off)

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time an instrument gave you a result that didn't match the clinical picture. What did you do?

judgment in flagging results that fail the plausibility check rather than just reporting numbers

Tell me about a time you had to train or correct a phlebotomist or MLT on something they were doing wrong.

comfort giving technical direction to less-credentialed staff without creating conflict

Tell me about a stressful shift where things went wrong. How did you stay composed and get through it?

emotional regulation under sustained pressure on an unsupervised overnight shift

What does the week-on, week-off overnight schedule mean for your life outside work, and how have you managed a rotating or irregular schedule before?

realistic understanding of the shift pattern's toll and evidence of sustainable coping strategies

Technical

What's your process for troubleshooting an instrument malfunction before you call for service or a backup method?

depth of hands-on maintenance and problem-solving skills versus just running samples

Describe how you handle specimen labeling or collection issues, especially with a newborn or pediatric sample.

attention to specimen integrity and age-specific collection protocol knowledge

How do you keep proficiency testing samples handled exactly like patient samples, no shortcuts?

integrity and understanding of CAP regulatory requirements around PT integrity

What areas of bench work are you strongest in — chemistry, hematology, micro, coag, transfusion, flow — and where do you still want to build depth?

self-awareness about competency gaps across the multiple disciplines this role requires

Situational

Walk me through what you do when a critical value comes back on a sample from the ED during a code.

whether the candidate knows the reporting and notification protocol under real time pressure

You're working third shift alone and both the chemistry and hematology analyzers flag QC failures within the same hour. How do you prioritize?

ability to triage under low-staffing, high-stakes overnight conditions

A massive transfusion protocol is called and you're the only tech on transfusion services tonight. What are the first three things you do?

readiness for high-acuity blood bank emergencies and knowledge of mass transfusion procedure

If you notice a coworker skipping a QC step to save time, what do you do?

willingness to enforce quality standards even when it creates friction with peers

You've got a tissue sample that needs grinding and a gram stain waiting, and the ICU is calling about a delayed result. How do you manage your time?

multitasking and prioritization when several urgent tasks collide overnight

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 60121 WI ACL Laboratories - AMC Sheboygan County Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time, third shift hours of 2030-0715. Rotation of 7 days on and 7 days off. Pay Range: $25.30 - $46.05 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 adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame. • Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results. • Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections. • Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated. • Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. • Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned. • 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 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 Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or • Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year. Education Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • 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. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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