Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Weekender – Microbiology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Work Schedule : 60% FTE, day shift. 6:00AM – 2:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:00PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay : The pay range listed reflects both titles. You may be eligible for up to a $1,800 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $2,400 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist position. Additional components of compensation may include: Weekender differential Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and perform moderate and/or high complexity patient testing in the clinical laboratory. We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Weekender – 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. 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 . 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.

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

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
Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of ASCP 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