Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Microbiology
About The Position
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
- Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology Required 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 Required
- 1 year of experience performing moderate and some high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory and successful completion of competency assessment Required or 2 years in a clinical laboratory Required
- 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
- No minimum work experience required
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred
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
- Certification Medical Laboratory Technician by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent 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
- 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.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work
- 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.
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
