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Senior Medical Technologist Transfusion Services
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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 shift. Start time ranges from 7:00AM - 8:00AM, with weekend and holiday rotations required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- This position may be eligible for a $8,000 sign-on bonus.
- 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 - Transfusion Services 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. 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. 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
- 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area Required
- 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area Preferred Licenses & Certifications
- Certification (Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Technologist in Blood Bank, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW .
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance