Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Clinical Labs

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Clinical Labs to join your team. You will receive specimens and research kits, verify labeling, and enter tests into the Laboratory Information System while routing materials to the appropriate work station.

The role includes basic instrument maintenance, clerical tasks, and daily interaction with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing teams and patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary healthcare or related science coursework preferred.
• Six months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry (Required).
• One year healthcare or lab related work experience preferred.
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy training program and clinical rotation preferred.
• MLA certification (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and research kits into the laboratory, check for correct labeling, enter tests into Laboratory Information System, process specimens, and direct to appropriate work station.
• 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

Post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

Phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday with start times ranging from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM and end times ranging from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

• This position may be eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health.

We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Clinical Labs to:

• Receive specimens and research kits into the laboratory, check for correct labeling, enter tests into Laboratory Information System, process specimens, and load them onto instruments or direct to appropriate work station, technologist, or storage area.
• 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Some post‑secondary education in a healthcare or a related science field that may include coursework in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Six months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry role (Required)
• One year healthcare or lab related work experience (Preferred)
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy training program and clinical rotation (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent (Preferred)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

Eastpark Medical Center

UW Health's state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.