Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician (MLS/MLT)

Westfields Hospital & Clinic • New Richmond, WI

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About The Position

A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is a laboratory medicine specialist who collects patient specimens, accurately completes the required analytical tests according to acceptable techniques, verifies results, and reports the findings to the appropriate healthcare provider. A MLT/MLS must be certain that all reported results are accurate. They must demonstrate empathy and professional concern in all patient contacts. The MLT/MLS ensures consistent regulatory compliance, coordinates the day-to-day operations of the laboratory system, and assists in the leadership of the Westfields Hospital and Clinic Laboratory.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree with courses in biological and physical sciences or accredited clinical laboratory education program
• Current certification as Medical Technologist (MT) or equivalent by a national board of registry ASCP
• Eligibility to sit for certification if a new graduate

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory
• Demonstrated keyboarding skill and computer knowledge
• Previous training and/or usage of EPIC computer system
• Phlebotomy training and experience drawing patients ranging from infants to geriatric

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens
• Complete analytical tests according to acceptable techniques
• Verify results and report findings to healthcare providers
• Ensure accuracy of reported results
• Demonstrate empathy and professional concern in patient contacts
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the laboratory system
• Assist in leadership of the laboratory

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay
• Long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Employee well-being program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Social club discounts to area attractions and events
• Community volunteer pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees