Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time, FTE 1.0, 1st shift position. Monday - Friday, varying shift start times between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (occasional 6:30 a.m.), with varying end times between 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on department needs.

Pay:

External hires may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus.  This position includes a $2.25 per hour float differential.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our dedicated and knowledgeable laboratorians providing remarkable patient care.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Technologist (MT), Float - Generalist to:

Provide daily direction to other laboratory staff with regard to laboratory workload, policies, procedures, and recommend adjustments to staffing, policies and procedures. Serve as a consult for test performance and technical problems. Motivate, coordinate and support staff to ensure quality results are reported in a timely manner. Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications and that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance.  Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum – 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

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). 

Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related science or healthcare field.

Work Experience:

Minimum – Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area

Preferred – Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory with emphasis on skills related to work area

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – 

Preferred – Certification (Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Technologist in Blood Bank, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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