Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/night/weekend differential

Overtime

On-call pay

Job summary

UW Health Belvidere Hospital in Belvidere, IL, is seeking a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist for 90% FTE (7am–7:30pm), 3 days a week with rotating weekends and holidays. You will perform diagnostic testing across multiple specialties and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and lab professionals to deliver timely information impacting patient care.

The role emphasizes utilizing advanced lab technology and contributing to continuous improvement through QA and troubleshooting, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology required.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple specialties, helping provide critical results that support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Utilize advanced laboratory technology and instrumentation while ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and reliability.
• Partner with physicians, caregivers, and laboratory professionals to deliver timely information that impacts patient care.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through quality assurance, troubleshooting, process enhancement, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Lab instrumentation

Quality assurance

Professional development

Education

Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 7am - 730pm, 3 days a week. Rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at UW Health Belvidere Hospital 1625 S State St Belvidere IL.

Job Description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 7am - 730pm, 3 days a week. Rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at UW Health Belvidere Hospital 1625 S State St Belvidere IL.

We are currently seeking a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist to:

• Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple specialties, helping provide critical results that support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Utilize advanced laboratory technology and instrumentation while ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and reliability.
• Partner with physicians, caregivers, and laboratory professionals to deliver timely information that impacts patient care.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through quality assurance, troubleshooting, process enhancement, and ongoing professional development.

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

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