Certified Lab Tech/Certified Lab Scientist - 0.2 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health • Columbus, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join their Lab Department in the role of Certified Lab Scientist or Certified Lab Tech. This position is a 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week). This position will be responsible for performing general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. The data obtained is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving patients of all ages. The Medical Technologist performs general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. The data obtained is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving patient of all ages. The Medical Technologist develops and maintains test procedures and protocols, and troubleshoots both technology and sample related problems. (S)he exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision. May supervise others in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor. Makes decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment in setting the priority of tests/ patients. OR Lab Tech The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. The data obtained is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving patient of all ages. The Clinical Laboratory Technician II develops and maintains test procedures and protocols, and troubleshoots both technology and sample related problems. (S)he exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision. Makes decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment in setting the priority of tests/patients.

Requirements

• Lab Scientist: Bachelors’ degree in Medical Technology and graduate of an accredited Medical Technology Program.
• Lab Scientist: Registered or eligible as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with a national accrediting agency (ASCP) or (AMT) or qualified as a MT/CLS having passed the Federal Equivalence Exam (HEW).
• Lab Scientist: Certification must be obtained within 9 months of employment.
• Lab Scientist: Meets the CLIA 88 requirements for individuals performing highly complex testing.
• Lab Tech: Associate degree and completion of a 2 year CLT / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) training program.
• Lab Tech: Certified or eligible as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with a national accrediting agency (ASCP or AMT).
• Lab Tech: Certification must be obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Lab Tech: Meets the CLIA 88 requirements for individuals performing highly complex testing.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining test procedures and protocols.
• Troubleshooting both technology and sample related problems.
• Exercising independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Making decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and using sound clinical judgment in setting the priority of tests/patients.
• Supervising others in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor (for Lab Scientist role).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree