Medical Technologist – HLA Lab

UW Health • Madison, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the UW Health laboratory as a respected member of the transplant team, performing recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation.
We are seeking a Medical Technologist (Clinical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist, Histocompatibility Specialist) to:
Assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving science.
Receive thorough on on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.
Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.

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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher). (only keep in if this applies to position)
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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.
UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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 Pathologists or similar agency Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving science.
• Receive thorough on on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• performing recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees