Clinical Laboratory Specialist

ThedaCare; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional at ThedaCare Medical Center – Shawano in Shawano, Wisconsin. You will perform complex lab procedures, collect specimens, and support patient testing with waived testing and analyzer operation.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely results, maintaining supplies, and training new team members in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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 – Shawano

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols.
• Perform and stain pathology frozen specimens and EKGs.
• Process and result send outs; ensure timely turnaround times.
• Perform waived testing and load analyzers as needed to meet patient demands.
• Maintain supplies and assist with inventory; train new lab team members.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in laboratory science

BLS Certification

18 years of age

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – 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

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

Job Description:

Schedule: Variable Nights, Days, and PMs Weekend Holiday Rotation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.