Senior Consulting Technologist- Transfusion Services/Blood Bank - Medical Laboratory Scientist

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Eau Claire – Eau Claire, WI (2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701). Shift: Day. Full‑time schedule, 40 hours per week.

Salary range: $32.50 – $52.00 per hour.

About the role

The Senior Consulting Technologist provides consulting and guidance on transfusion services technical and regulatory issues for laboratories in the designated territory. The role works with enterprise laboratory committees and an established client list to achieve standardized process‑improvement initiatives, assists laboratory leadership in preparing for inspections (CAP, CLIA, COLA, AABB, Joint Commission, etc.), and may act as a CLIA‑qualified Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, or Technical Consultant as needed. Travel to laboratory sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for methods and instrument performance, quality control, and result reporting.
• Resolve problems, evaluate new methods and instruments, and conduct research and development.
• Plan and implement quality‑control statistics, technical studies, and technical education for staff.
• Support laboratories within the Sanford Health‑Marshfield Region under the Transfusion Services discipline.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to build the client base.
• Assist with preparation for accreditation inspections (CAP, CLIA, COLA, AABB, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Travel to laboratory sites as needed, variable based on department needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science (required).
• Five years of laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic laboratory (preferred).
• Three years of laboratory leadership or consulting technologist experience (required).
• Registration as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent HHS‑approved agency (required).
• If working in North Dakota, licensure by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice (required for ND assignments).
• Specialist certification through ASCP, SBB – Specialist in Blood Banking (preferred).

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work‑life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package.

Pay

Hourly rate ranging from $32.50 to $52.00.

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift, 40 hours per week.