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Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, families, and businesses in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Technical Specialist (MLT or MLS) to join our Laboratory team.

Shift: 80 hours bi-weekly Day shift hours, with weekend and holiday rotation

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community.

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The Technical Specialist provides technical leadership and oversight for assigned laboratory section(s), serving as a resource for instrumentation, testing, staff training, and competency assessment. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and evaluating laboratory testing procedures used to generate accurate and reliable data that support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease. The Technical Specialist ensures regulatory compliance, quality performance, and operational excellence within their area of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical oversight of assigned analyzers and laboratory sections by performing validation and verification studies, monitoring calibration activities, and serving as a resource for troubleshooting instrumentation and testing issues.
• Manages the quality control program by identifying, resolving, and documenting quality control trends and failures; conducting monthly quality control reviews; comparing results with peer data as appropriate; and submitting required quality documentation and reports to leadership.
• Oversees analyzer maintenance programs to ensure equipment functionality, reliability, and compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Leads the training and development of laboratory staff, including new employee training, ongoing education, and assistance with annual and as-needed competency assessments.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains laboratory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Manages inventory and supplies for assigned areas, including reagents, consumables, and other laboratory materials required for testing operations.
• Performs and documents routine and specialized laboratory testing, including chemical, microscopic, hematologic, serologic, bacteriologic, and immunohematology analyses, according to established procedures.
• Ensures the accuracy and reliability of test results through assessment of specimen quality, evaluation of clinical information, verification of instrument performance, and monitoring of quality control processes.
• Monitors laboratory turnaround times using available tracking tools and reports, taking appropriate action to address delays and improve efficiency.
• Communicates critical laboratory results to appropriate healthcare providers in a timely manner and documents all notifications according to established procedures.
• Collects patient specimens across all age groups using approved collection techniques and devices when required.

• Collaborates with members of the medical staff to provide quality patient care.

Requirements of this position include:

MLT - Associate's degree required

MLS - Bachelor's degree required

ASCP Certified

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Competitive shift differentials (2nd, 3rd, and weekends)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy discount
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee gym

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.