Moraine Park instructor, Dwane Klostermann, was recently named as one of Medical Laboratory Observers 55 under 55 –recognizing professionals working in the laboratory industry who are making a significant contribution to their organization’s success. The Medical Laboratory Observer magazine launched its first 55 under 55 to celebrate their 55th anniversary, Klostermann is one of few Wisconsin laboratory professionals to earn a coveted spot on this list. Klostermann has served as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) instructor at MPTC since 2005 and has developed the MLT program into a close-knit cohort, challenging their academic growth and truly preparing students to be expert laboratory professionals. He also serves as the president of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) in Wisconsin. Through this role, he actively supports statewide and national laboratory efforts. Now, as the MLT Department Chair, Klostermann has played a significant role in creating an environment that fully prepares students for the transition to their careers. In his tenure, he has helped hundreds of MLT students become successful health care professionals, and for the last 10 years the Moraine Park student pass rates for the MLT certification have been at 100 percent, well above the national average. The College recently featured Klostermann and his contribution to Moraine Park and the MLT profession in the Spring 2024 NEXT magazine. You can read his story here. It’s no secret that Moraine Park hires top-notch employees, and Klostermann’s commitment to the College, his students, and the MLT career pathway reflects the unwavering dedication and passion that elevate our institution and inspire future generations.
