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

Job Description

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

Our organization is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to top-tier medical services in rural America, making us the largest rural health system in the nation.

Facility Information

• Facility: Marsh Med Center Minocqua
• Location: Minocqua, WI
• Address: 9576 WI-70, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Job Summary

The Senior Consulting Technologist will be responsible for offering expert advice and guidance on transfusion services, addressing both technical and regulatory matters for laboratories within a specified region. This role involves collaboration with enterprise laboratory committees and existing clients to implement standardized process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting laboratory management in preparing for inspections related to accreditation from various organizations, including the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), COLA, AABB, and the Joint Commission.
• Possessing a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations, healthcare systems, and management principles.
• Building and nurturing relationships to expand and maintain the client base.
• Exhibiting patience, kindness, and collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Traveling to laboratory sites as needed, based on facility requirements and leadership discretion.
• Potentially fulfilling roles such as Qualified Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, and Technical Consultant as required.

This position is primarily based in Marshfield, WI, and will support laboratories within the Marshfield Region. Responsibilities will include overseeing methods and instrument performance, quality control, result reporting, problem-solving, evaluating new methods and instruments, conducting research and development, planning and implementing quality control statistics, and providing technical education to staff.

Preferred: Certification as a Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Travel: Variable based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field is mandatory.
• Preferred experience includes five years in a laboratory setting within a hospital or clinic, with at least three years in a leadership or consulting role.
• Must hold registration as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from an accredited Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, such as ASCP. If employed in North Dakota, licensure from the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice is required.

Benefits

Our organization provides a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees. Depending on qualifications, benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance initiatives
• A generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance

For further details about our Total Rewards program, please inquire during the application process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you require assistance due to a disability while applying online, please reach out for accommodations.

Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Acceptance of an offer will necessitate a drug screening and pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

• Req Number: R-
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No