Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Surgical Pathology

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Surgical Pathology in Madison, WI. The role starts with 100% FTE, Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–11pm, with pay-on bonuses and potential for sign-on eligibility.

The technician will receive specimens, verify labels, enter tests into LIS, perform basic instrument maintenance, and support clerical tasks. Daily collaboration with pathologists and staff is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months lab, healthcare, customer service, or data entry experience required.
• MLA certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and research kits into the laboratory, check labeling, enter tests into LIS, process specimens, and load them onto instruments or to the appropriate work station or storage area.
• Basic instrument maintenance and clerical duties including filing, mailing, and faxing.
• Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing units, and patients.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary healthcare coursework

MLA certification (ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday thru Friday 230pm-11pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

This position may be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health.

We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Surgical Pathology 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 course work in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification Preferred

Work Experience

6 months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry role Required

1 year healthcare or lab related work experience 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.

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