Medical Technologist - HLA Lab

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Join the UW Health laboratory transplant team as a Medical Technologist, performing recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation. You will contribute to the development of new assays, receive HLA training, and take on teaching responsibilities as needed.

This full-time role offers days with some call requirements. Competitive benefits, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology - Required or
• Bachelor's Degree must include minimally 60 semester hours or equivalent, that includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours - 6 chemistry, 6 biology and 12 chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology in any combination - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) - Preferred
• Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related science or healthcare field - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving science.
• Receive thorough on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Decision-making

Independence

Teaching/training

Education

Bachelor's in chemical/physical/biological/clinical lab science

60 semester hours or equivalent with specified labs

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) - Preferred

MLS or related MLS/healthcare master's - Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE Monday -Friday dayshift, 8:00AM - 4:00PM, rotating weeknight/weekend/holiday call requirements. Occasional 2nd and 3rd shift coverage. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

This position may be eligible for an $8000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Additional compensation may include:

• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the UW Health laboratory as a respected member of the transplant team, performing recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation.

We are seeking a Medical Technologist (C linical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist, Histocompatibility Specialist) to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving science.

• Receive thorough on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.

• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.

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. Full-time benefits for part-time work
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology - Required or

• Bachelor's Degree must include minimally 60 semester hours or equivalent, that includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours - 6 chemistry, 6 biology and 12 chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology in any combination - Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) - Preferred

• Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related science or healthcare field - Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area - Required

• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area - Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certification (Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Technologist in Blood Bank, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent - 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.