Medical Lab Technician - Support Services
UW Health
- Location
- Onsite (Madison, WI)
- Compensation
- $23 - $35/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
UW Health, Wisconsin's #1 hospital, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderately complex diagnostic tests and maintain laboratory equipment. The role supports patient safety through accurate testing, documentation, and error prevention in a collaborative environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Benefits
Perks
- Sign-On Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Shift Differential
Full job details
Work Schedule:
100% FTE 1130-8pm Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.
Pay:
• This position may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Additional components of compensation may include:
o Evening and night shift differential
o Weekend differential
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Support Services to:
• Perform moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high complexity testing.
• Perform preventative maintenance on select lab equipment or instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments as a scientist.
• Promote culture of safety for patients through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
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.
Education:
Minimum – Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory tech nology.
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 – Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science (biology)
Work Experience:
Preferred – One year experience as Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum –
Preferred – Certification Medical Laboratory Technician by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency
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.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology Required 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 Required
Work Experience
1 year experience as Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Certification Medical Laboratory Technician 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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