Medical Technologist -Molecular Diagnostics

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist -Molecular Diagnostics performs a wide range of clinical laboratory procedures that support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. The role includes testing of any complexity, advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution. The technologist is expected to make sound decisions, work independently, take on teaching and training responsibilities as needed, and contribute effectively as a team member through positive relationships with physicians, clinic staff, and coworkers.

This is a part-time position at 80% FTE. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday day shift, with rotating weeknight, weekend, and holiday call requirements. Hours may vary based on department operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• The bachelor's degree must include at least 60 semester hours or equivalent, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours consisting of 6 chemistry, 6 biology, and 12 chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology hours in any combination.
• At least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with emphasis on skills related to the work area.
• Ability to make decisions, work independently, and contribute to team relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS).
• Master's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or a related science or healthcare field.
• At least 3 years of clinical laboratory experience with emphasis on skills related to the work area.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Technologist in Blood Bank, or Molecular Biology.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in the clinical laboratories, including testing of any complexity.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
• Take on teaching and training responsibilities as needed.
• Work effectively as a team member and maintain good relations with physicians, clinic staff, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being support
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus
• Potential sign-on bonus of $6,400, prorated based on FTE
• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
• Full-time benefits for part-time work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level