Senior Medical Technologist - Transfusion Services

Davita Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist - Transfusion Services to perform complex lab testing and provide leadership in a Level I Trauma Center. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Wellness Options at Work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical lab experience required.
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex lab testing in blood bank.
• Provide technical leadership for designated systems.
• Oversee operational aspects including maintenance and training.

Skills

Immunohematology testing

Technical leadership

Inventory management

Education

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

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. Start times range from 7:30AM to 8:00AM, and end times from 4:00PM to 4:30PM. Holidays and weekends are required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

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) - Transfusion Services to:

• Perform routine to complex lab testing in a Level I Trauma Center in blood bank and active Transplant Center. Bring forth the specialized scientific and technical knowledge essential to perform Immunohematology testing.


• Provide technical leadership for designated systems.


• Oversee all operational aspects for designated systems including proper maintenance, calibration, 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 parental leave, and adoption assistance. Full-time benefits are available for part-time work.


• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee and 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 is required, or


• 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.


• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) is preferred.


• Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related science or healthcare field is preferred.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to the work area is required.


• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to the work area is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification (Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Technologist in Blood Bank, Molecular Biology) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent is preferred.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We respect the unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is our policy 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.

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

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