Medical Technologist
Madison, WI
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) – Microbiology
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Shift: Days | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts
Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends, approximately every fourth weekend
 

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of microbiology experience in a hospital with 300 or more beds
• 3–5 years of hands-on microbiology culture-reading experience
• ASCP certification: MT or MLS
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or Clinical Microbiology
• Extensive experience interpreting complex microbiology cultures
• Strong knowledge of organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Experience with Gram stains, specimen processing, and rapid molecular testing
• Ability to perform advanced laboratory testing with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a high-volume clinical laboratory

Important: Generalist laboratory experience alone is not sufficient without substantial microbiology-specific experience.

Required Microbiology Skills

Culture Processing and Interpretation

• Aerobic and anaerobic cultures
• Complex microbiology culture reading
• Culture plating and plate setup
• Organism identification
• Gram staining
• Cytospin
• Specimen receipt and accessioning
• Culture sensitivity testing

Rapid and Molecular Testing

• PCR testing for influenza, Group B Streptococcus, MRSA screening, Staphylococcus aureus, and COVID-19
• Rapid testing for RSV, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and C. difficile

Identification Methods

• Indole
• Coagulase
• Catalase
• Oxidase
• Streptococcal serological testing

Laboratory Operations

• Reporting laboratory test results
• Troubleshooting complex testing problems
• Laboratory equipment maintenance
• Quality and safety procedures
• Working independently in a high-volume laboratory

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical microbiology testing across varying levels of complexity.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex microbiology cultures.
• Identify bacterial organisms using established laboratory methods.
• Perform Gram stains, culture processing, and molecular testing.
• Conduct susceptibility testing and accurately report results.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and testing issues.
• Maintain laboratory quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and laboratory colleagues.
• Support training and education when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records.