Microbiology Med Lab Scientist - 1st shift, Full-time

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, the Microbiology Med Lab Scientist performs testing on biological specimens in a hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory. The role collects specimens and analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens, providing clinical data to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating patients.

The position also performs maintenance, quality assurance, quality control, quality management, and other activities supporting daily laboratory operations. It applies critical-thinking and cognitive skills to produce timely and accurate laboratory reports, directs designated employees, and problem-solves and troubleshoots in varied circumstances.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to children’s health and well-being. The organization describes itself as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory sciences, or a related chemical or biological science field that meets ASCP requirements.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce error-free results.
• Interpersonal skills to work with patients, patients' families, physicians, hospital staff, and laboratory staff.
• Leadership ability to assign and review the work of MLTs, MLAs, students, and other laboratory allied health staff.
• Obtain one of the listed certifications within one year: ASCP Board of Certification; M(ASCP) Technologist in Microbiology; MLS Medical Lab Scientist; MT Medical Technologist through American Medical Technologists; or MT Medical Technologist through ASCP Board of Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on biological specimens in a hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collect specimens.
• Analyze, evaluate, interpret, teach, and report test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform maintenance, quality assurance, quality control, quality management, and other activities supporting daily laboratory operations.
• Apply critical-thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory results.
• Direct designated employees.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot in a variety of circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level