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

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Performs testing on biological specimens in a hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory. Collects specimens and analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data that aid physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. Performs maintenance, quality assurance, quality control, quality management, and other activities supporting the laboratory’s daily operations. Applies critical-thinking and cognitive skills to produce timely and accurate laboratory reports. Directs designated employees and problem-solves and troubleshoots in a variety of circumstances.

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.
• Within one year, obtain one of the listed certifications: 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 the ASCP Board of Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on biological specimens in a hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collect specimens and analyze, evaluate, interpret, teach, and report test results to provide clinical data that aid physicians in 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