Medical Laboratory Specialist

2 days ago


Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States Froedtert South Full time
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Specialist

Froedtert South is seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. As a Medical Laboratory Specialist, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by analyzing blood, tissue, and other samples to identify disease-causing organisms.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze blood, tissue, and other samples to identify disease-causing organisms
  • Help physicians diagnose and control the spread of infections
  • Identify and isolate infectious disease-causing organisms
  • Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients for bacterial and fungal infections
  • Conduct surveillance on local antimicrobial resistance trends among microbial pathogens
  • Participate in the construction of anti-biograms
  • Perform molecular biologic testing for detection of infectious organisms
  • Perform and interpret Gram stains, KOH studies, fluorescent staining techniques, Kinyoun stains, and Wet Preps
  • Evaluate isolate significance (normal flora vs. potential pathogen)
  • Perform and interpret Kit Testing (Rapid ID's / Antigen Detection / Occult Blood Detection)
  • Determine antibiotic sensitivities on isolated organisms
  • Packaging and shipping potentially infectious specimens and/or isolates
  • Process a variety of specimens for Microbiologic testing preparation
  • Identify and report communicable diseases to both the Infection Control Specialist and the Health Department
  • Collect arterial and venous blood specimens following existing procedures and stat using of the collection date and time in the Laboratory information system
  • Maintain stock cultures of organisms for quality control purposes
  • Instruction of patients in the collection of non-blood specimens
  • Perform tests on the microbiology procedure lists
  • Proficiency with new procedures added to the test list within the established timeframe
  • Analysis of quality control materials for each procedure with values being recorded on the appropriate log sheets or in the laboratory information system
  • Maintenance of the instrumentation in the Microbiology work area according to maintenance schedules and procedures
  • Maintenance of the assigned work area, to include disinfection of the work surface at the end of each shift
  • Transcription of results on worksheets and result entry into the Laboratory information system
  • Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department
  • Immediate reporting of critical values as defined by Laboratory standard operating procedures
  • Directs departmental personnel and work when needed

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Specialist to join our team.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.



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