Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

OakLeaf Clinics - Laboratory has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a full-time Medical Lab Technologist or Scientist to join our expanding lab team in Chippewa Falls! The 0.8 FTE position includes 12-hour shifts during the week (8am-8pm), every 4th weekend (8am to 2pm), and 2 holidays (8am to 12pm) per year. New grads welcome!

OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing our patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical assistants working in concert with laboratory/imaging services to offer individualized care to the Chippewa Valley.

Position description

As a Medical Lab Technologis/Scientist under general supervision, you'll perform routine medical laboratory tests essential for diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease, as well as ensuring the validity and accuracy of test results. You'll participate in the supportive functions of quality control, instrument operation, limited troubleshooting, teaching, and limited problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on biological specimens to aid healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Participate in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities
• Work in the lab to help conduct important patient tests
• Set up, calibrate, and operate lab equipment
• Collect and assess samples of different types -- MLTs/MTs/CLT or equivalent must be able to precisely follow laboratory procedures to ensure sterility and accuracy in their results and are an essential part of the diagnostic process
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent (i.e., military-trained - Medical Lab Specialist certificate of training obtained before April 24, 1995)
• Active certification through ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB
• Understanding of scientific laboratory procedures, including using laboratory equipment and generating reports from laboratory tests
• Current knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Previous laboratory experience
• Moderate to advanced computer skills
• Possess good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic setting.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Major activities of this job include frequent walking, standing, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. The medical office involves sitting, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and squatting. Use a computer and telephone and employ writing and organizational skills.

Salary: Starting at $22, commensurate with experience
Education: Associates OR Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time, 0.8 FTE, 8am-8pm
Experience: 1+ years
Location: 855 Lakeland Drive • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729