Senior Medical Technologist - Microbiology

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution recognized for its commitment to quality patient care. As a Senior Medical Technologist in Microbiology, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate diagnostics and treatment information. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you will lead laboratory staff, perform complex testing, and contribute to the training of new team members. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this role includes access to excellent benefits and tuition assistance, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about advancing their careers in healthcare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Options

Tuition Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to laboratory staff regarding workload and policies.
• Perform routine and complex lab testing with specialized knowledge.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Decision-Making

Troubleshooting

Teaching/Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, FTE 0.90, 1st shift position. Monday through Friday, day shift. Rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on department needs.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $3,600 sign-on bonus.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and 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) – Microbiology to:

• Provide daily direction to other laboratory staff regarding workload, policies, procedures, and recommend adjustments to staffing, policies, and procedures.
• Perform routine to complex lab testing, bringing specialized scientific and technical knowledge essential for lab testing.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.

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 are provided 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 in chemistry, biology, and related fields (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 with emphasis on relevant skills (Required)
• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on relevant skills (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification by the 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. Applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged.

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