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Travel Medical Lab Scientist

Froedtert Health

Menomonee Falls, WI • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Froedtert Health is seeking a travel Medical Lab Scientist for a travel job in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • 35 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Title:  MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST

Location:  Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Contract: 10 weeks

Schedule: 7/70 = in a 2 week period - (7) 10 hour shifts in a row, (7) off,  TOTAL = 70 hours in 2 weeks

Requirements:  2 years of MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST experience

-MLT or MLS Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required within 1 year of hire. 
-ASCP certification or equivalent is required within 6 months of hire.

Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner! 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 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
Job Title: MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST
Job Summary:
Performs waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on patient specimens. Correlates and interprets data utilizing critical thinking skills and knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments. Involved in teaching and training students, new employees, and residents/medical students. Effectively performs problem resolution, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and test result data entry. Successfully and timely completes all required competency assessments.
Required Qualifications:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science (formerly Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology).
  • One of the following certifications is required:
    • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
    • American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).


Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • None specified.


 

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K


QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Night

Froedtert Health Job ID #37452507. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 35 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST

About Froedtert Health

The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.

For health care professionals, Froedtert Health provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner!

Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
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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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