Medical Lab Technician Float

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin to play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care by providing accurate diagnostic and treatment information.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify patient testing, proficiency testing and QC.
• Troubleshoot when necessary as a scientist.
• Demonstrate decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy, process specimens for testing/transport, provide patient instructions and answer provider questions as needed.

Requirements

• 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 Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science Preferred
• One year experience as Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience Preferred
• Certification Medical Laboratory Technician by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency Preferred

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 Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science Preferred

Skills

• Decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently
• Teaching/training responsibilities
• Phlebotomy
• Specimen processing
• Providing patient instructions
• Answering provider questions

Benefits

• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

Pay

External hires may be eligible for up to a $6,000 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). This position includes a $2.75 per hour float differential.

Schedule

Work Schedule: 60% FTE, day shift. Monday, Wednesday, Friday with start times ranging from 7:30AM – 9:00AM and end times ranging from 4:15PM – 5:30PM. Off on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week. Work location varies based on need. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.