MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / MLT - LAB

Aspirus, Inc; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team at a critical access hospital in Merrill, WI, as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. In this pivotal role, you will perform essential laboratory tests, ensuring high standards of care and accuracy. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to healing and promoting health in the community. Enjoy a supportive environment with full benefits, PTO from day one, and a generous retirement plan. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and families

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field required.
• Active Medical Technology (MT-ASCP) or MLS-ASCP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing in the Central Clinical Laboratory.
• Exercise independent judgment and interpretation in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory standards

Chemical procedures

Bacteriological procedures

Serological procedures

Hematological procedures

Microscopic procedures

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

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 Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI is seeking a MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST to join our LAB team!

Will consider either MLS or MLT

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological, and microscopic procedures in the Central Clinical Laboratory that require the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. All individuals in the job classification meet the qualifications necessary to perform high complexity testing as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 88).

HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period. Night shift (Monday-Friday 9pm-7am)

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Previous applicable experience beneficial.
• Possesses active Medical Technology (MT-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Science certification (MLS-ASCP), or equivalent or attains within 12 months of hire.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.
• 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.

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 Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides primary and specialty services to Merrill and rural Lincoln County. Our services to you includes inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care as well as imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services.

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 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Medical Tech or Medical Lab Scientist

Credential source:
Essential:
* ASCP Board of Certification