Medical Lab Technician Float
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technician Float performs and verifies patient testing, proficiency testing, and quality control, troubleshooting issues when necessary. The role requires independent decision-making and may include teaching and training responsibilities. Duties also include performing phlebotomy, processing specimens for testing or transport, providing patient instructions, and answering provider questions as needed. This is a part-time, 90% FTE position with weekday daytime hours, generally starting between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with every other Thursday off. Occasional evening shifts may be required, and hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The position includes a $2.75-per-hour float differential. External hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000, prorated based on FTE.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education and training comprising 60 semester hours, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or a similar agency.
Responsibilities
- Perform and verify patient testing, proficiency testing, and quality control.
- Troubleshoot testing issues when necessary.
- Work independently and exercise decision-making skills.
- Take on teaching and training responsibilities as needed.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Process specimens for testing or transport.
- Provide patient instructions.
- Answer provider questions as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Eligibility for a referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions
- A $2.75-per-hour float differential
- External hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000, prorated based on FTE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
