Senior - Medical Lab Technician

UW Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician Senior for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Work Schedule :
80% FTE, day shift. 7:00AM – 3:30PM, working 4 out of 5 days of the work week. Rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

• The pay range listed reflects both titles.
• This position may be eligible for up to a $6,400 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 Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Microbiology to:

• Perform testing in the clinical laboratories (any complexity).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• Work as an effective team member as demonstrated by good relations with physicians, clinic staff and co-workers.

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.

Education :
Minimum – Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. OR education and training equivalent to an associate degree to include 60 semester hours including either:

• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR
• 24 semester hours of science courses

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology. 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

Work Experience :
Minimum –
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician – One (1) year of experience performing moderate and some high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory and successful completion of competency assessment; or Two (2) years in a clinical laboratory
Medical Technologist – no minimum work experience needed

License & Certification :
Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency Preferred

• 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

• 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred

• Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical…