Specimen Control and Receiving Technician Lead

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech Lead, where you will play a crucial role in the laboratory by receiving and processing specimens. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment while enjoying an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, and where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about laboratory work and seeking a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare or laboratory related work experience required.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens into the laboratory.
• Train laboratory staff and perform daily checklist duties.

Skills

Laboratory specimen processing

Clerical duties

Basic instrument maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM, no weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• You may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech Lead in Cytology, Support Services 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.
• Be responsible for daily checklist duties which may include basic instrument maintenance and clerical duties.
• Participate in the training of laboratory staff.

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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

• 1 year healthcare or laboratory related work experience Required
• 2 years of laboratory experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.