Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

On-site daycare

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a 100% FTE evening shift (3:00PM-11:30PM), Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. On-site position at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Requires an Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology and HS diploma or equivalent.

ASCP or similar certification is preferred; one year of lab experience is preferred. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology.
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree.
• One year experience in Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Education

Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule:

• 100% FTE, full-time, evening shift
• Monday-Friday, 3:00PM-11:30PM
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• You will work at UW Health's SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

• One year experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician certification by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or similar agency preferred. Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.