Lab Technical Leader | Point of Care Testing

The technical leader delegates work, when appropriate, to staff within the section to ensure efficient delivery and competency of waived, moderate, and high complexity patient test results. Demonstrates competency with the full scope of laboratory procedures, in their area of responsibility, analytics, bacateriologic, chemical, informatics, microscopic, molecular, and transfusion medicine. in a safe environment. The Technical Leader implements and oversees quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, scheduling instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. They manage proficiency testing, and SOP maintenance and development. They demonstrate and monitor chemical and biological safety preparedness within their area of responsibility. They are responsible for coordinating the training/competency of all employees in the section. The technical leads are responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for compliance and accreditation. Delegates and provides clinical laboratory expertise for Medical Laboratory Scientists and support staff within the laboratory and provides technical expertise in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers, while working with the medical and laboratory directors.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)

• 8hr days shifts, Mon-Fri (7:30a-4p or 8a-4:30p), no weekends or holidays

• May need to adjust later or earlier certain days to meet department operators for training

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

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a biological science from an accredited institution with at least four years of training and/or experience in non-waived testing

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

• 4 years training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision

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, 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!

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 is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.