MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST-WDLF, WDL - LAB MICROBIOLOGY

Froedtert ThedaCare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Academic partnership

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan 401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Adoption assistance

Healthy contributions

Care@Work

Moving assistance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories seeks qualified laboratory professionals to perform waived, moderate to high complexity testing on patient specimens. The role includes data interpretation, training of students and staff, and maintaining quality control procedures in a collaborative lab setting.

The position emphasizes instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, timely competency assessments, and teamwork to ensure accurate results and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent is required.
• CLIA approved Bachelor's degree with at least one year of direct clinical laboratory experience in the specific discipline.
• ASCP or AMT certification within 12 months of hire or promotion is required or time extension may be granted with approval.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate to high complexity testing on patient specimens.
• Correlate and interpret data with critical thinking; train students and staff as needed.
• Complete competency assessments and maintain quality control procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot instrumentation; document maintenance and issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and communicate delays or problems to leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

CLIA approved Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

ASCP or AMT certification within 12 months

Job description

Come join our team of innovative and unparalleled lab and support staff!

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network, which is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Patient care is our top priority, from test orders to transportation of specimens to reporting of test results. We perform over five million tests annually with test capabilities that match the largest labs in the world, providing expert academic care in every community. We combine our robust test directory and expert faculty and staff with compassionate patient care and unparalleled logistical support. WDL specializes in delivering comprehensive, clinical laboratory services to clients ranging from large tertiary care centers to small community practices.

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other category protected under appliable law. WDL will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position.

Thank you for considering a career with Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories!

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our WI DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES facility.

FTE: 1.000000

*1.0 FTE is Full-Time, any position less than 1.0 FTE is Part-Time, and .001 FTE is Casual*

Standard Hours: 40.00

• Positions with an "FTE" (full time equivalency) of .8 - 1.0 are eligible for full-time medical, dental and vision benefits. Positions with an "FTE" of .5 - .799 are eligible for part-time pro-rated medical, dental and vision benefits

Shift

Shift: Shift 3

10:30 pm - 6:30 am; weekend & holiday rotations required

Summary

Performs waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on patient specimens. Correlates and interprets data utilizing critical thinking skills and knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments. Involved in teaching and training students, new employees, and residents/medical students. Effectively performs problem resolution, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and test result data entry. Successfully and timely completes all required competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs all assigned testing accurately and efficiently. Acquires, maintains, and utilizes thorough knowledge of principles and theories to effectively perform testing and to respond to inquiries regarding testing. Keeps abreast of changes and updates technical procedures.
• Consistently follows established protocols for interpreting and verifying test results. Recognizes abnormal or inconsistent results and investigates appropriately and timely. Notifies leadership of potential problems immediately to avoid compromising patient care.
• Consistently completes work assignments in a timely manner by prioritizing and multi-tasking as appropriate. Adjusts to fluctuating workloads, positively cooperating in situations where additional work is required. Maintains workstation in a clean and organized manner.
• Works independently and as a member of a cohesive team to ensure all work within the department is completed timely and accurately. Takes the initiative to "pitch in" where needed. Consistently communicates possible delays, issues, or potential problems to leadership. If workload permits, voluntarily completes extra projects, duties, or studies, as coordinated by leadership.
• Consistently and accurately performs required quality control procedures and documents results as specified by each procedure. Performs corrective action as appropriate. Documents out-of-control situations, providing details of the situation and results of the corrective action taken. Notifies leadership of out-of-control, discrepant, or unexpected results.
• Follows specific procedures to correctly operate instrumentation. Performs and documents required instrument maintenance as specified. Performs basic troubleshooting including contacting technical support when appropriate. Communicates with peers regarding instrument and equipment problems and notifies leadership in a timely manner. Documents instrument problems, providing details of the situation and results of the corrective action taken.
• Actively participates in student, new employee, medical student, and resident training as needed. Covers training materials thoroughly and provides information regarding the principles and theories of the technical procedures. Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Recognizes and investigates problems thoroughly and takes corrective action as necessary. Involves peers if appropriate. For problems and issues that cannot be effectively resolved, notifies test system primary operator or resource in a timely manner.
• Successfully completes all competency assessments required. Follows required performance improvement plans as needed. Effectively performs all work within defined error limits.

Other information

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science (formerly Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology), or
• CLIA approved Bachelor's degree (such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry - other advanced science degrees may also be acceptable) with a minimum of one year direct clinical laboratory experience in the specific discipline of employment.
• ASCP or AMT certification within 12 months of date of hire or date of promotion into certification eligible position. Should additional time be required for training, the leader is consult with Human Resources and an additional six (6) months may be granted if approved and an agreement is in place.

Perks & Benefits At Wisconsin Diagnostic Labs

• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available