Microbiology Med Lab Scientist - 3rd shift, Full-time

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin, a nationally recognized pediatric health system, seeks a capable laboratory professional to perform testing on diverse biological specimens in our hospital and clinic settings. You will collect, analyze, and report results that inform physician diagnoses and treatments, while supporting QA/QC programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science and generally 6–12 months of clinical experience; leadership and interpersonal skills are valued for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related ASCP-compliant field.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains QA/QC programs and supports daily laboratory operations.
• Directs designated employees and troubleshoots in various circumstances.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

Job description

About Children’s Wisconsin

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.

Role Overview

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Licensing Requirements

• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children 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.

About Children’s Wisconsin – Services & Partnerships

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.