Senior Medical Technologist - Chemistry

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist - Chemistry in Madison to perform routine to complex laboratory testing and provide technical leadership for designated systems. You will oversee maintenance, calibration, inventory, training, and competency assessment while contributing to patient care.

Candidates should have an MLS/CLS background with relevant clinical laboratory experience and the ability to work 90% FTE with day shifts, plus occasional evenings and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology is required.
• Degree must include at least 60 semester hours with 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses or a combination of chemistry/biology coursework totaling 24 hours.
• CLS or MLS degree is preferred.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

60 semester hours including 24 hours of MLT or 24 hours in chemistry/biology mix

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

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related field Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE Monday through Friday dayshift. Weekend and holiday rotations. Occasional 2nd and 3rd shift coverage. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for a $8,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).


• Additional components of 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 Technologist - Chemistry to:

• Perform routine to complex lab testing. Bring forth the specialized scientific and technical knowledge essential to perform lab testing.


• Provide technical leadership for designated systems.


• Oversee all operational aspects for designated systems including, proper maintenance, calibration and performance, inventory management, training, competency assessment, and teaching.

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.

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

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.

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