Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type Regular Job Highlights Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. A Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead oversees complex laboratory testing, supports and mentors lab team members, and helps ensure accurate, high-quality results. Their leadership is essential to delivering timely diagnostic information that guides patient care and treatment decisions Department Central Accessioning Schedule Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM; every third weekend rotation; 2-3 holidays per year SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary Under general direction, supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests. Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians. Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results. Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments. Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures. Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test. Performs and evaluates quality control procedures. Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments. Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials. Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education Experience Two years' experience Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. Required Professional License and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health Or Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Shift Evening Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 3406000007 Lab - Central Access Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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