Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Weekender – Core

Work Schedule:

75% FTE, night shift. Friday – Sunday 8:30PM – 6:30AM. Holidays as they fall on weekends. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• The pay range listed reflects both titles.
• You may be eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician weekender position or a $11, 250 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist weekender position.
• Additional components of compensation may include: 
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekender differential
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants (use if relocation is available for this position)

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and perform moderate and/or high complexity patient testing in the clinical laboratory.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Weekender – Core 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

Preferred –

Certifications:

Minimum –

Preferred – Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of ASCP or similar agency preferred

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.
 

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