Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician
Job Description
Our organization, recognized as the largest rural health system in the United States, is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to exceptional medical services in the heart of America.
Facility Information- Location: Eau Claire, WI
- Address: 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
- Shift: Varies
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Weekly Hours: 35.00
- Salary Range: $22.50 - $44.00
- Pay Information: Eligible for a sign-on bonus for new hires!
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: $27.50 - $44.00
- Medical Laboratory Technician: $22.50 - $34.50
The role involves overseeing the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages of testing. Adherence to standard operating procedures is essential, along with ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This position serves as a resource for other healthcare professionals and requires collaboration with various departments within the organization. The ability to exercise critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving is crucial. Additional related duties may be assigned as necessary.
QualificationsFor Medical Laboratory Scientist- A Bachelor's degree in laboratory or biological sciences is mandatory.
- Must hold a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from an accredited Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or be eligible for registry. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) is also acceptable.
- Registry-eligible candidates must pass the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
- If employed in North Dakota (ND), licensure by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice is required.
- Continuing education credits must be maintained as per state requirements for licenses and certifications.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
- An Associate's degree in Laboratory Science is required.
- Must possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) from an approved HHS agency, such as ASCP, or be registry eligible.
- Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
- If working in North Dakota (ND), a license or provisional license from the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice is necessary.
- Continuing education credits must be maintained as per state requirements for licenses and certifications.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees. Depending on qualifications, benefits may include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance
Our organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are happy to provide accommodations for the online application process.
We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Acceptance of an offer will be contingent upon passing a drug screening and pre-employment background check.
Job Function: Allied Health
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