Laboratory Section Lead - MLS - Lab
- BLS
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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
LABORATORY SECTION LEAD - MLS
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, Portage, WI
Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period
Varied shifts, every third weekend, holiday rotation
The Laboratory Section Lead Tech acts as the lead tech within one or more laboratory modalities (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Microbiology/Molecular Diagnostics, or Point-of-Care Testing). Has technical oversight of their section with respect to new implementations, quality assurance activities, and training and competency of staff. Perform testing and routine duties of an MLT/MLS.
Experience/Qualifications
- Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
- Has a minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Possesses active Medical Technology (MT-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one!
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state-of-the-art hospital and clinic are home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs. On the Portage Campus you will also find the Tivoli Community, a welcoming and modern Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). New in 2016, The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, is the home of La Vita, a medically integrated fitness center. Aspirus Divine Savior also offers two regional clinic locations: The Portage Clinic and Oxford Clinic. To learn more about Portage click the following link: Portage, WI
Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential
- Medical Tech or Medical Lab Scientist
Credential source:
Essential
- ASCP Board of Certification
From Aspirus Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Aspirus Health
Aspirus Health is a health system in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, based in Wausau, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across the region.
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