Senior Medical Technologist - Float - Clinical Labs

UW Health; Madison, Windham (WI, CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Senior Medical Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of patient care. You will oversee laboratory staff, provide guidance, and ensure accurate diagnostic results are delivered promptly. This position offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance for professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment, supporting the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Wellness options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 2 years of clinical lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to laboratory staff.
• Ensure quality results are reported timely.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Laboratory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday, primarily dayshift, with start times ranging from 7:30AM - 9:00AM. Occasional 6:30AM start time or evening shift. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus.


• This position includes a float differential of $3.50 per hour.

Be part of something remarkable

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

We are seeking a Senior Medical Technologist (MT) - Float to:

• Provide daily direction to other laboratory staff with regard to laboratory workload, policies, procedures, and recommend adjustments to staffing, policies and procedures.


• Serve as a consult for test performance and technical problems.


• Motivate, coordinate and support staff to ensure quality results are reported in a timely manner.


• Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications and that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).


• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 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. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits