Senior Medical Lab Technician Weekender / Medical Technologist Weekender Transfusion Services

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Senior Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist Weekender, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care through accurate diagnostics. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure quality and safety in laboratory testing. You'll benefit from an excellent package that includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science field is required.
• Certification in Medical Lab Science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in clinical laboratories of varying complexity.
• Work effectively with physicians and clinic staff.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Advanced Troubleshooting

Decision-Making Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Medical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Work Schedule :

60% FTE, night shift. 11:00PM - 7:00AM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

You may be eligible for up to a $1,800 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician Weekender position or a $2,400 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist Weekender position (prorated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable.

Play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care by providing accurate diagnostic and treatment information.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Weekender / Medical Technologist (MT) Weekender - Transfusion Services to:

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

Benefits at UW Health:

• Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Full-time benefits available for part-time work.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility — UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree must include at least 60 semester hours or equivalent, including either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours in chemistry, biology, and 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 healthcare/science field (Preferred)

Work Experience:

• 1 year healthcare or lab-related work experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency in Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, or Molecular Biology (Preferred)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans.

About University Hospital:

Located in Madison, University Hospital is a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as a leading hospital, teaching institution, and referral center.