Medical Lab Technician - Support Services

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Evening/night shift differential

Weekend differential

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for 100% FTE, Monday–Friday 11:30–8pm with rotating weekends/holidays. You will perform moderately complex tests, maintain equipment, troubleshoot instruments, and promote patient safety in a non-punitive environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; 60 semester hours with 24 MLT or 24 science hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology is required.
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree may include 60 semester hours with 24 ML tech or 24 science hours.
• Preferred: BA/BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high complexity testing.
• Perform maintenance on select lab equipment or instruments.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment as a scientist and promote safety, reporting and documentation.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours including 24 hours in ML tech or 24 hours in science

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE 1130-8pm Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Description

Work Schedule

100% FTE 1130-8pm Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay

• This position may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Support Services to:

• Perform moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high complexity testing.
• Perform preventative maintenance on select lab equipment or instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments as a scientist.
• Promote culture of safety for patients through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Education

Minimum – Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory tech nology.

OR education and training equivalent to an associate degree to include 60 semester hours including either:

• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or
• 24 semester hours of science courses

Preferred – Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science (biology)

Work Experience

Preferred – One year experience as Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum –

Preferred – Certification Medical Laboratory Technician by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency

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

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology Required or

education and training equivalent to an associate degree to include 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses Required

Work Experience

1 year experience as Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certification Medical Laboratory Technician by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency 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.