Evening Specimen Control & Receiving Tech

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech in Surgical Pathology (Finance) to manage specimen intake, labeling verification, and data entry in the Laboratory Information System. The role involves basic instrument maintenance and clerical duties, with daily interaction with pathologists and clinical staff.

Hours are 100% FTE, Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with potential variations based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or related science field.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry required.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and research kits into the laboratory, check labeling, enter tests into Laboratory Information System, process specimens, and load onto instruments or direct to appropriate work station, technologist, or storage area.
• Perform basic instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).
• Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification or equivalent

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech in Surgical Pathology (Finance) to manage specimen intake, labeling verification, and data entry in the Laboratory Information System. The role involves basic instrument maintenance and clerical duties, with daily interaction with pathologists and clinical staff.

Hours are 100% FTE, Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with potential variations based on department needs.