Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

About the Role

This is a full time evening shift Clinical Lab Scientist Lead position for Central Accessioning at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Apply today and make a difference where accuracy and leadership matters most.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Every third weekend rotation
• 2-3 holidays per year

Job Summary

Under general direction, supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials
• Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

Two years' experience

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
• Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
• Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Rare climbing

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members