Medical Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Medical Technologist (Laboratory)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 26 weeks Shift: Evening, 5 x 8-hour shifts (Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 11 pm), 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Weekends as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory setting
• Medical Technologist experience within the last year
• ASCP MT or ASCP MLS certification
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• Experience on the microbiology bench
• Ability to read complex cultures with minimal training

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background: Background check within 90 days prior to start; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks on hire and monthly thereafter
• Wisconsin requirements: Wisconsin BID form and Caregiver Screening results, both required within 90 days of start
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), required for clinical positions only; signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment, updated annually
• Health:

  • TB test (IGRA, two-step skin test, or chest X-ray, depending on history) and TB questionnaire, updated annually
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (vaccination series or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination (required for those providing direct patient care or with potential blood or body fluid exposure)
  • Meningococcal vaccines or declination forms, required for candidates working in the Microbiology Department
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or exemption during flu season (09/21 to 04/13), with flu vaccines available onsite at no cost
  • Drug screen, required for clinical candidates
• Documents: Employment application, skills checklist (updated annually), two clinical references from the last 3 years, and a passport-style badge photo