Senior Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE evening shift 3pm-11pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position may be eligible for up to a $12,000 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist position or up to a $10,000 sign on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Tech position. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night shift differential, Weekend differential. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants. Play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs. 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.

Requirements

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
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
Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.