Senior Medical Technologist

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist specializing in Molecular Diagnostics. This role requires advanced laboratory skills and leadership for complex testing processes, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence in a top-ranked medical facility. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and experience.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Wellness options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in required fields and specific coursework.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Preferred certifications in relevant laboratory areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex lab testing.
• Provide technical leadership for designated systems.
• Oversee maintenance and training in laboratory operations.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Technical Leadership

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS)

Tools

Medical Laboratory Certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. You may be eligible for up to a $4,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Be part of something remarkable

Contribute to the quality and safety of patient care by providing accurate diagnostic and treatment information.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Technologist (MT) – Molecular Diagnostics to:

• Perform routine to complex lab testing, utilizing specialized scientific and technical knowledge.
• Provide technical leadership for designated systems.
• Oversee operational aspects, including maintenance, calibration, inventory management, training, competency assessment, and education for designated systems.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Full-time benefits are available for part-time work.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work to support 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 across 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

• 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory focusing on relevant skills (Required)
• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory focusing on relevant skills (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification (e.g., Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Molecular Biology) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent (Preferred)

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We respect diverse perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work daily. Our policy is to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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

Job Description

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