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Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist Molecular Diagnostics
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$66,799 / year median in Wisconsin
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule :
100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. 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 $8,000 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $8,000 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist position. 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 Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist- Molecular Diagnostics to: Perform testing in the clinical laboratories (any complexity).
- UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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
License & Certification :
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 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. 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.