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During a Medical Lab Internship, you can expect to gain practical experience in specimen collection, sample preparation, operating laboratory equipment, and performing basic diagnostic tests under supervision. Interns often assist with routine tasks such as data entry, quality control checks, and maintaining lab safety protocols. You'll also have the opportunity to observe and collaborate with medical laboratory technologists and pathologists, giving you insight into the workflow and teamwork essential to the lab environment. This exposure can help build a solid foundation for future roles in clinical laboratories.

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A Medical Lab Internship is a practical training program for students or recent graduates interested in laboratory science. During the internship, participants work in a clinical or research lab under the supervision of experienced professionals. Interns gain hands-on experience in conducting tests, handling lab equipment, analyzing samples, and understanding lab safety protocols. This role provides essential real-world experience and can help interns decide on future career paths in medical laboratory science or related fields.

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Required CredentialsTypically enrolled students or recent graduates; no certification requiredPost-secondary education; certification or licensure often required
Work EnvironmentEducational setting, labs for trainingClinical laboratories, hospitals, diagnostic labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with lab tasks, learning proceduresPerforming tests, analyzing samples, reporting results

In summary, a Medical Lab Internship is a training position for students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, while a Medical Laboratory Technician is a certified professional performing routine lab tests in clinical settings.

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MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST OR MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN FLOAT, TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST OR MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN FLOAT, TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER

Froedtert

Menomonee Falls, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Eligible for sign-on bonus up to $8,000!

Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our CP-TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Standard Hours: 36.00

Shift: 2nd

Shift Details: Covering North Hills, Tosa and Town Hall Health Center. Hours of operation are 8am to 8pm and will cover these times based on shift. Weekends: Roughly every third weekend at NH or Tosa from 8am to 4pm Holidays: Roughly 2 holidays each year


Summary:

A Medical Lab Scientist and Medical Lab Technician perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Our laboratory professional is responsible for quality control instrument maintenance and specimen procurement and processing. Other duties as assigned. (u-s)


Medical Lab Scientist Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science is required within 60 days of hire.

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required within 6 months of hire.


Medical Lab Tech Qualifications:

Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology including an internship at an affiliated laboratory from an accredited institution is required within 60 days of hire.

MLT (ASCP) certification is required within 6 months of hire.


Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  • Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available


The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Employment Type: OTHER
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About Froedtert

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Froedtert is a world-class healthcare organization based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The company operates within the healthcare and wellness industry, providing a broad spectrum of medical services to the residents of southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Froedtert was founded in 1980 and is an academic health network, which ripples an integrated affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The company prides itself on its cutting-edge treatments, sophisticated technology, and groundbreaking research. Froedtert’s mission is to advance health in the communities they serve, with a profound commitment towards patient care, education, research and community outreach.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

Year founded

1980

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