Med Lab Scientist - Part Time

Children's Wisconsin; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to perform testing on biological specimens in hospital and specialty clinic settings. You will collect, analyze, interpret, and report results that aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment, while maintaining QA/QC processes and supporting daily operations.

The role requires independence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities to guide technicians and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Approximately six to twelve months clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Leadership ability to guide MLTs, MLAs, students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, interpret, teach, and report test results to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform maintenance, QA, QC, and quality management activities supporting daily operations.
• Apply critical thinking to report timely and accurate laboratory results.
• Direct designated employees and troubleshoot in varied circumstances.

Skills

Independence

Deadline-driven

Accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science or related field meeting ASCP requirements

1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred

ASCP Board Certification eligibility

MLS/MT/ASCP eligibility

MT/MLT certification eligibility

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

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.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory sciences or one of the chemical or biological sciences related fields that meets ASCP requirements required

• Approximately six to twelve months clinical laboratory experience preferred

• 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.

One of the following:

• ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• M(ASCP) - Technologist in Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• MLS -Medical Lab Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• MT-Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists within 1 Year
• MT-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

• one of the following: - N/A, 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 - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification