Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist – Molecular Diagnostics. The role is 80% FTE, part-time, Monday–Friday days with rotating weeknight/weekend/holiday call requirements; hours may vary by department needs.

The position includes a $6,400 sign-on bonus (pro-rated by FTE) and additional compensation opportunities such as shift differentials and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology with 60 semester hours including 24 hours in MLT or science.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or medical technology with 60+ hours including 24 hours MLT or 24 hours chemistry/biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in the clinical laboratories (any complexity).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• Work as an effective team member with physicians, clinic staff and coworkers.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science / medical technology

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 80% FTE Monday -Friday dayshift, rotating weeknight/weekend/holiday call requirements. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

This position may be eligible for a $6400.00 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

Play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist -Molecular Diagnostics to:

• Perform testing in the clinical laboratories (any complexity).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• Work as an effective team member as demonstrated by good relations with physicians, clinic staff and co-workers

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.

Education:

Minimum - Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. 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 - Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology. 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

Work Experience:

Minimum -

• Senior Medical Laboratory Technician - One (1) year of experience performing moderate and some high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory and successful completion of competency assessment; or Two (2) years in a clinical laboratory
• Medical Technologist - no minimum work experience needed

License & Certification:

Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) 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.

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.

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