Senior Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Work Schedule: 
100% day shift 7am-330pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:
•    This position may be eligible for a $8,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). 
•    Additional components of compensation may include: 
                  Evening and night shift differential
                  Weekend differential
•    Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

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 Technologist – Microbiology to:
•    Perform routine to complex lab testing.  Bring forth the specialized scientific and technical knowledge essential to perform lab testing.
•    Provide technical leadership for designated systems.
•    Oversee all operational aspects for designated systems including, proper maintenance, calibration and performance, inventory management, training, competency assessment, and teaching. 

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. 
•    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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Preferred

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related science or healthcare field Preferred

Work Experience

1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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