Microbiology Med Lab Scientist - 3rd shift (7/70 Schedule)

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory. Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs Maintenance, QA, QC, Quality management, and other activities that support the daily operational functions of the laboratory. Applies critical thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory reports. Directs designated employees. Problem solves and troubleshoots in a variety of different circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory sciences or one of the chemical or biological sciences related fields that meets ASCP requirements
• MT (Medical Technologist) or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) through the ASCP within 1 year of employment
• ASCP technologist specialist certification in specialty field would be accepted in lieu of MT certification.
• Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce error‑free results.
• Interpersonal skills to work with patients, patient's families, physicians, hospital, and laboratory staff.
• Leadership ability to assign and review the work of MLTs, MLAs, students and other laboratory allied health staff.
• ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, M(ASCP) - Technologist in Microbiology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, MLS-Medical Lab Scientist
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, MT-Medical Technologist
• American Medical Technologists, MT-Medical Technologist

Nice To Haves

• Approximately six to twelve months clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performs Maintenance, QA, QC, Quality management, and other activities that support the daily operational functions of the laboratory.
• Applies critical thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory reports.
• Directs designated employees.
• Problem solves and troubleshoots in a variety of different circumstances.

What This Job Offers

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