About this role
Work Schedule:
FTE 100%, 40 hours per week. Day shift. 8-hour shifts. You can choose your hours Monday – Friday between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. On-call required with 1-hour call response time. On-call is typically 2-4 nights and 1 weekend per month, plus 2 holidays per year. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the UW Health laboratory as a respected member of the transplant team, performing recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation.
We are seeking a Medical Technologist (Clinical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist, Histocompatibility Specialist) to:
- Assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving science.
- Receive thorough on on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed.
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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher). (only keep in if this applies to position)
- 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.
- 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
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred
- Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency Preferred
UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.
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About UW Health
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 471-bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
What you'll do
- Perform recipient/donor compatibility tests to support organ donation and assist in the development and implementation of new assays and analyzers. Provide on-the-job HLA teaching and lab work training.
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