Lab Technologist II

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Greendale, Wisconsin, is looking for a qualified laboratory technician to join their clinical lab team. This full-time position on a day shift involves performing a variety of laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an Associate's degree with experience. Join a respected organization committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science or Associate's degree in a related science.
• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 years of experience with an Associate's degree.
• Any required license, certification, or registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct, or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
• Participate in a regularly scheduled cross‑trained rotation.
• Improve organizational performance by recommending areas of improvement.

Skills

Laboratory test performance

Clinical analysis

Quality Control procedures

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Associate's degree in a related science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct, or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
• Participate in a regularly scheduled cross‑trained rotation and demonstrate competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Improve organizational performance by recommending areas, new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions.
• Establish job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Possess knowledge to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests.
• Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting from written guidelines.
• Perform and report Quality Control (QC) procedures; identify and correct QC failures and malfunctions.
• Prepare samples for analysis; store and preserve specimens.
• Prepare reagents; assist with monitoring supply inventories; receive and stock supplies.
• Perform registration and sample collection as required.
• Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including collection and analysis of data that affect patient care decisions.
• Assist with development and updating of procedures.
• Train bench personnel and students in procedures.
• Serve as a key operator for testing systems, coordinate quality control, maintenance, and inventory management; may serve as superuser for the laboratory information system.

Customer Service

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Respond to requests quickly and effectively.
• Identify, understand, and meet customer needs and expectations.
• Communicate relevant information to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Professional Development

• Maintain currency in the field; maintain necessary licensure or certification through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in‑services, networking, literature, and seminars.
• Attend mandatory CCHMC training sessions.
• Implement obtained knowledge/skills into work, department, and organization.
• Assume responsibility for personal professional growth and development.
• May participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and activities.

Quality and Accountability

• Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate.
• Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contribute skills to meet those needs.
• Assume responsibility for one's own actions; follow through tasks to completion.
• Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Document compliance as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics.
• Ensure work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective environment.
• Participate in accreditation activities through conducting standards assessments and evaluations for internal and external inspections.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science OR Associate's degree in a related science.
• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 years of experience with an Associate's degree.
• Any required license, certification, or registration.
• Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through a national certifying agency.

Location and Schedule

• Primary Location: Central Clinical Lab, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
• Schedule: Full time, Day shift.
• Employee Status: Regular FTE, 40 hours per week.

Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.