Senior Medical Technologist - Transfusion Services

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Weekend differential

Job summary

UW Health in Madison seeks a Senior Medical Technologist - Transfusion Services to perform routine to complex laboratory testing and bring specialized scientific and technical knowledge to the role. You will provide technical leadership for designated systems and oversee maintenance, calibration, performance, and inventory management, along with training and competency assessments.

The position offers an excellent benefits package and 100% FTE day shift with weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science required.
• 60 semester hours or equivalent with 24 hours of medical laboratory technology or equivalent lab coursework required.
• CLS degree preferred; MLS or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical leadership

Clinical lab skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical lab science

60 semester hours with required lab courses

CLS degree preferred

MLS degree preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift. Start time ranges from 7:00AM - 8:00AM, with weekend and holiday rotations required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

• This position may be eligible for a $8,000 sign-on bonus.
• 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 - Transfusion Services 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.

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.

University Hospital

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.