Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician (MLT/MLS/CLS) | Microbiology Job at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI

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  • Gundersen Health System
  • La Crosse, WI

Job Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Scientists, or Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our Microbiology team. ASCP certification is not required!

What You'll Do:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist demonstrates competency with the full scope of laboratory procedures, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, molecular and transfusion medicine. Analyzes information, monitors quality performance and takes action to ensure the efficient delivery of accurate and timely laboratory test results and services. Understands the requirements and standards of regulating agencies and ensures compliance within the laboratory. Delegates and provides clinical laboratory expertise for support staff within the laboratory and provides technical expertise in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers. Actively seeks education opportunities to learn and stay current in information relevant to the section(s) and participates in initiatives to advance department strategic goals and key operating strategies for the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine microbiology and some molecular testing
  • Responsible for conducting examinations on specimens collected from patients for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections
  • Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition
  • Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using a microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human specimens
  • Identify and isolate infectious disease-causing organisms
  • Perform a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests
  • Recognize unusual antimicrobial susceptibility results and troubleshoot the issue

What's Available:
  • Fulltime - 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
  • Day shifts (start between 4a-7:30a) with occasional evening shift (2p-10:30p) and every third weekend rotation. Weekend rotation will be evening shifts
  • Starting pay of $29.05 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, along with generous evening and weekend shift differentials
  • 8 & 80: paid time and one-half the regular rate for all hours worked over eight in any workday and eighty hours in the fourteen-day period.

What You'll Need:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or a related field
  • Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including microbiology, specimen processing, and analysis
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
  • ASCP Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certification preferred but not required

What You'll Get:
  • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
  • A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
  • A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
  • Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
  • Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
  • Relocation available

Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [click to reveal email address] HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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