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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Waupun, WI · On-site

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) * Or * Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health * Or * Clinical ...

SSM Health

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Waupun, WI · On-site

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) * Or * Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health * Or * Clinical ...

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CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, certification (e.g., ASCP)Associate's degree or post-secondary training, often no certification required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilitiesHospitals, clinics, smaller labs
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming complex tests, analyzing results, supervising lab activitiesPreparing samples, running routine tests, assisting technologists

Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientists typically hold a bachelor's degree and certification, performing advanced testing and supervising lab work. Clinical Laboratory Technicians usually have an associate's degree and assist with routine tasks. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs but differ in education, responsibilities, and certification requirements.

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

SSM Health

Waupun, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 552 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Department: Laboratory

Schedule: 36 hours per week on the evening shift

Location: Waupun Memorial Hospital

Job Summary:

Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

  • No experience required

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

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Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3432000197 Lab Waupun
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

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