Senior - Medical Technologist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Medical Technologist Senior for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Medical Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays. 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 – Microbiology 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 BelongingUW 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n UW Health Job ID 45429. Posted job title: Senior Medical Technologist – Microbiology About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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