Senior - Medical Lab Technician

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician Senior for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Medical Lab Technician - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: /n 80% FTE, day/evening shift. Weekday dayshift 7:00AM – 3:30PM. Rotating dayshift weekends and rotating holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. /n /n Pay: /n /n - The pay range listed reflects both titles. /n - You may be eligible for up to a $2,400 sign-on bonus for a Senior Medical Lab Technician position or a $3,200 sign-on bonus for a Medical Technologist position (pro-rated based on FTE). /n /n /n Be part of something remarkable /n /n Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin and perform moderate and/or high complexity patient testing in the clinical laboratory. /n /n We are seeking a Senior Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist – Microbiology to: /n /n - Perform testing in the clinical laboratories (any complexity) /n - Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution. /n - Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to take on teaching/training responsibilities as needed. /n - Work as an effective team member as demonstrated by good relations with physicians, clinic staff and co-workers. /n /n /n At UW Health, you will have: /n /n - 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. /n - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. /n - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. /n - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. /n - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. /n /n /n Education: /n 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: /n /n - 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR /n - 24 semester hours of science courses /n /n 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: /n /n - 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR /n - 24 semester hours – 6 chemistry, 6 biology and 12 chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology in any combination /n /n /n Work Experience: /n Minimum – /n 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 /n Medical Technologist – no minimum work experience needed /n /n License & Certification: /n Certification (Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency Preferred /n /n/n /n/n/n Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging/n/n/n 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./n/n /n /n 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. /n /n/n Job Description/n/n/n Job Description/n/n /n /n/n UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n/n UW Health Job ID 43563. Posted job title: Senior Medical Lab Technician OR 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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