Hospital | Lab Tech

Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Microbiology | Travel Assignment in Madison, WI

Join a high-volume hospital laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, as a travel Medical Technologist specializing in clinical microbiology. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional with ASCP MT or MLS certification who can independently process specimens, interpret complex cultures, and deliver accurate results with minimal training. Work alongside a dedicated clinical team in a respected academic healthcare community while contributing directly to timely patient care.

Travel Medical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Setting: On-site hospital laboratory; clinical microbiology
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690–$1,820
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 26 weeks, through May 3, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift; primarily Monday–Friday evening shifts from 4:00 p.m. to midnight
• Weekend Rotation: Approximately one weekend every four weeks, with shifts typically from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Local Eligibility: Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Madison offers an energetic blend of lakeside beauty, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant university community, making it an appealing destination for medical laboratory professionals on assignment and candidates exploring Wisconsin healthcare jobs.

Medical Technologist – Microbiology Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent experience in a hospital laboratory
• Strong, hands-on experience in clinical microbiology, including the ability to read complex cultures with minimal training
• ASCP Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required
• Proficiency with high-volume laboratory workflows and microbiology testing, including culture processing, organism identification, Gram staining, and susceptibility testing
• Experience with aerobic and anaerobic cultures, PCR testing, rapid test kits, and molecular testing
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced hospital laboratory
• Willingness to float or support laboratory needs as required
• Flu vaccination required, subject to applicable medical or religious exemptions

Clinical Microbiology Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, process, and prepare clinical specimens for microbiology testing
• Perform culture plating, Gram stains, Cytospin procedures, and related clinical laboratory testing
• Read and interpret complex microbiology cultures and identify clinically significant organisms
• Perform aerobic and anaerobic culture work, sensitivities, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Conduct PCR and rapid testing, including respiratory, MRSA, Group B Strep, C. difficile, and other assays
• Complete organism identification using appropriate biochemical and rapid identification tests
• Review and report accurate test results in accordance with laboratory standards and established procedures
• Maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards while working in a large, high-volume hospital laboratory
• Assist with the implementation of new assays and analyzers and contribute to team training as needed

Apply now for this Medical Technologist microbiology travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your clinical laboratory expertise to a high-performing hospital team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.