Clinical Laboratory Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Team

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Specialist performs complex pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, and may perform specimen collection. Uses established knowledge base of clinical indications for laboratory testing and processing. This position is on the Anatomic Pathology team and involves learning roles in cytology, histology, TCN campus pathology support, and/or AP Sendouts support. The role requires flexibility in start times (0530, 0730, 0800, 0830) and involves an every 5th weekend and holiday on-call rotation for bone marrow support. Team members will work at both the TCA and TCN campuses.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Two years of laboratory experience and Associate’s degree or four years of equivalent experience in progressive complexity of responsibility in a laboratory.
• Completion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose

Responsibilities

• Performs complex processes including collecting bone marrow, performing and staining pathology frozen specimens, performing EKGs, processing and resulting send outs, and resulting moderately complex testing.
• Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens and prioritizes collections to meet established turnaround times.
• Supports patient testing by performing waived testing, loading analyzers, and performing lab functions, as needed, to meet patient demands.
• Adheres to OSHA and ThedaCare department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent.
• Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physician’s orders, processing cancelations, and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enters, activates, and/or reviews physician’s order in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality.
• Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.
• Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED