Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – Core Lab
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for its Core Lab. The role performs moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high-complexity testing, as well as preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment and instruments. The technician promotes patient safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment. The schedule is full-time, 100% FTE, on the night shift: Sunday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Weekends and holidays rotate, and hours may vary based on department operational needs. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional compensation may include evening and night shift differentials and a weekend differential.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; alternatively, education and training equivalent to an associate degree, including 60 semester hours with either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science (biology).
- 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 Board or a similar agency.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high-complexity testing.
- Perform preventive maintenance on select laboratory equipment or instruments.
- Troubleshoot select laboratory equipment or instruments.
- Promote patient safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
- Evening and night shift differential.
- Weekend differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
