Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS)
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center

Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT/MLS) - Contract

Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with expertise in hematology and blood bank. The role involves performing high complexity testing and requires proficiency in multiple lab specialties including hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, or microbiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens.
• Use the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, and document quality control activities.
• Perform lab tests by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results for validity and accuracy before release.
• Ensure turnaround times for results are met and critical results are reported and documented appropriately.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Assist in teaching and training new staff and students.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency in new methods.

Required Qualifications

• Current MLT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, or Microbiology).
• Experience in hematology and blood bank required.
• Qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 standards.

Specialty Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; must be experienced in hematology and blood bank.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.