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Med Lab Scientist - Kenosha Clinic

Children's Wisconsin

#Quality Assurance #Quality Control #Healthcare #Microbiology #Medical Laboratory Scientist #Clinical Laboratory #ASCP #Medical Technologist #Patient care #Diagnostic testing #Laboratory operations #Biological specimens

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location (2)

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Locations

2 listed locations

Kenosha, WisconsinNew Berlin, Wisconsin

Quick overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs testing on biological specimens and interprets results to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control, and providing leadership to laboratory staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a related biological/chemical field and possess or be eligible for ASCP certification. Approximately six to twelve months of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

bachelor degreeTroubleshootingLeadershipInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingQuality controlQuality assuranceSpecimen collectionData interpretationLaboratory maintenanceClinical laboratory testingMedical laboratory science

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, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ 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 MT (Medical Technologist) or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) through the ASCP within 1 year of employment ASCP technologist specialist certification in specialty field would be accepted in lieu of MT certification.
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.
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, 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, MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician - 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 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.
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