Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Microbiology

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. 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 $3,000 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $4,000 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist 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 – 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 and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). 


• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 - 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

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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