Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Job Category : Lab Requisition Number : MEDIC001244 Posted : August 6, 2026 Part-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Platteville, WI 53818, USA Description Join Our Team! We’re seeking a casual Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) to fill in as needed. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with an incredible, supportive group of professionals. Why You’ll Love Working Here: A collaborative, positive team culture that values growth and respect Meaningful work that directly supports patient care and outcomes Requirements Associates Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s degree as Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist required ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certification preferred within the first year of employment; includes maintaining certification for graduates requiring every 3-year continuing education credits Proficiency with Laboratory Information System, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as ability to access, navigate and conduct research using the Internet Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred No prior experience required Job Summary Performs blood specimen collections via venipuncture and capillary punctures. Performs laboratory analysis in all clinical areas to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Provides paternity specimen collections, urine drug screen collections, urine toxicology, and breath-alcohol collections according to DOT guidelines. Performs quality control, equipment maintenance, proficiency testing and other tasks as assigned. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Performs patient testing which includes instrument startup, maintenance (if applicable daily, weekly, monthly), instrument repair (including phone/modem work with technical specialist), quality control, calibration, troubleshooting, record keeping and patient reporting in the departments noted below: Chemistry Hematology Urinalysis Microbiology Immunohematology Immunology Coagulation Blood Gasses Ensures data entry into the laboratory information system (LIS) is efficient, accurate, and complete. Completes documentation of test cancellations, and billing edits. Performs venipuncture and capillary collections using good technical skills in phlebotomy according to written procedures and established safety practices. Collects drug screens, performs in-house drug testing, and breath alcohol testing per approved guidelines. Maintains current certification for urine, hair and alcohol collection and testing. Performs clerical duties to include: Ensuring patients are properly registered, scanning reports into the patient’s chart, filing reports, answering phone calls to assist patients, nurses and physicians, reconciliation of billing, faxing results, preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories, word processing and stocking supplies. Performs proficiency testing-obtaining acceptable results. Attends mandatory meetings and in-services. Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required. Contact Information We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below. Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Health