MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital will perform a variety of chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological, and microscopic procedures in the Central Clinical Laboratory. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation, and all individuals must meet the qualifications necessary to perform high complexity testing as defined by CLIA 88.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological, and microscopic procedures in the Central Clinical Laboratory.
• Exercise independent judgment and interpretation in performing complex laboratory tests.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and practices.
• Interpret test results and communicate findings to healthcare providers.
• May participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Previous applicable experience in a clinical laboratory setting is beneficial.
• Active Medical Technology (MT-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Science certification (MLS-ASCP), or equivalent required, or must attain within 12 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Experience with high complexity testing as defined by CLIA 88.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Paid time off accrual from day one.
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Pay

Hours: Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period. Night Shift.

Schedule

Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period. Night Shift.

Benefits

• Employee benefits package includes full benefits for part- and full-time status.
• Paid time off accrual from day one.
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

About Aspirus

Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. It serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. The hospital has a 3 bed ICU and 4 surgical units, and the emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, handling approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 13 patients per day, and the outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

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.