LABORATORY SECTION LEAD - MLS - Blood Bank & Safety

Aspirus Health; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and our

Job summary

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Section Lead - MLS to oversee Blood Bank and Safety modalities, ensuring regulatory compliance and supervising testing. The role includes managing blood inventory and leading audits while guiding staff development.

The position is full-time with standard days and rotating evenings/nights, requiring active MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or equivalent certification and BLS as applicable. PTO and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital-based clinical laboratory experience.
• Specific experience in Blood Bank and Safety required.
• Active MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab tech in Blood Bank and Safety modalities with regulatory oversight.
• Manage blood inventory and supervise laboratory testing.
• Ensure infection control and lead safety audits.
• Train staff and support continuous compliance.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Blood Bank experience

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

2+ years hospital clinical lab experience

Tools

MT/MLS/MLT ASCP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a LABORATORY SECTION LEAD - MLS to join our LAB team!

The Laboratory Section Lead Tech acts as the lead tech within one or more laboratory modalities (Blood Bank and Safety). Has technical oversight of transfusion services and drives strict regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing blood inventory, supervising laboratory testing, ensuring infection control, leading safety audits, and training staff.

HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period. Primarily days with rotation into PM/Nights as needed, every 4th weekend, rotating holidays

• Work other shifts as needed

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree or associate degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Has a minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience within a hospital setting
• Specific experience in Blood Bank & Safety required
• Possesses active Medical Technology (MT-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* Medical Tech or Medical Lab Scientist

Credential source:
Essential:
* ASCP Board of Certification