Medical Technologist - Microbiology performs a variety of microbiological procedures in order to cultivate, isolate and identify microorganisms in skin scrapings, exudates, body fluids and surgical specimens. Conducts routine and specialized microbiological procedures, including virological, mycological, bacteriological, and parasitological assays for use in diagnosing and treating disease. Being a Medical Technologist - Microbiology verifies accuracy of findings, identifies test inconsistencies, and takes appropriate action to make corrections and resolve problems. Operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment used in microbiological analysis and procedures. Additionally, Medical Technologist - Microbiology requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires an American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or its equivalent. May require a state license to practice. Medical Technologist - Microbiology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Work Schedule:
This is a part-time, FTE .60, 1st shift position. Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30 pm. Rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on department needs.
Pay:
You may be eligible for up to a $1,800 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $2,4000 sign-on bonus for a Med Tech position.
Be part of something remarkable.
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and perform moderate and/or high complexity patient testing in the clinical laboratory.
We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician (MLT) OR Medical Technologist (MT) - Microbiology to:
At UW Health, you will have:.
Education:
Minimum - Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. 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 - 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
Work Experience:
Minimum - Senior Medical Laboratory Technician -One (1) year of experience performing moderate and some high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory and successful completion of competency assessment; or Two (2) years in a clinical laboratory
Medical Technologist - no minimum work experience needed
Preferred -
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