What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist - Weekender - Core Lab position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
60% FTE, evening shift. Friday - Sunday 3:00PM - 11:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- The pay range listed reflects both titles.
- This position may be eligible for up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $9000 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist position (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekender differential
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
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 - Core Lab 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.
Education:
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
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
Work Experience:
Minimum -
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
Preferred -
Certifications:
Minimum -
Preferred - Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of ASCP or similar agency preferred
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.