Lab Technical Leader | Microbiology

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Emplify Health by Gundersenis seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our Lab Technical Leader team supporting our Microbiology department.

*Relocation Assistance Available*

What You'll Do:

As aLab Technical Leader in Microbiology, you'll play a critical role in our mission to provide exceptional patient care. From performing and analyzing diagnostic tests to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our services, your work will directly impact the health and lives of countless individuals. You will utilize your knowledge and experience to oversee and lead day-to-day operations of our Microbiology department, including testing, analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols, quality control standards, and regulatory requirements. You will provide guidance, support, delegation, and clinical laboratory expertise for Medical Laboratory Scientists and support staff within the department in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers, while working with the medical and laboratory directors. You will work with the other section leaders to maintain high-quality standards and ensure the laboratory operations function efficiently and oversee skills rosters and competency testing of staff. You will be responsible for maintaining all regulatory compliance within the area of responsibility including quality control and assurance documentation, reporting, review and implementation of SOPs, and implementation of corrective actions as necessary. You will support management decisions and communicates noncompliance to management. Other duties as assigned.

What's Available:

• Fulltime - 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)

• Monday through Friday day shift (start times between 4a to 7:30a) with every sixth weekend rotation

• Starting pay of $31.96 per hour and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Medical Lab Science/Technology or equivalent is required

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, with a minimum of 6 months of experience in high complexity testing and Clinical Microbiology

• Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and methodologies used in Microbiology processing and testing

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy

• Familiarity with quality control standards, regulatory guidelines, and safety protocols.

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 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 Assistance Available

Are you a skilled and experienced lab technician looking to take the next step in your career? 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 Health System 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 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