Medical Lab Technician - Support Services

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for Support Services. The role involves performing moderately complex tests, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting, while upholding patient safety and quality standards.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, shift differentials, and weekend rotations. Benefits include health/dental insurance, PTO, retirement plans, parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology required.
• 60 semester hours with 24 MLS or 24 science courses required.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Moderate testing

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Education

Associate degree in lab science/MLT

60 semester hours with MLS or science courses

Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field (preferred)

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.

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