Specimen Control and Receiving Technician Lead

UW Health; Madison, Middletown (WI, CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech Lead. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by ensuring accurate specimen processing and supporting laboratory operations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition benefits to foster your professional growth. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Referral Bonus

Two-week Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare or laboratory-related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and check for correct labeling.
• Participate in the training of laboratory staff.

Skills

Laboratory Information System

Specimen Processing

Basic Instrument Maintenance

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

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 are available 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 related science field, including coursework 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. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers.

East Madison Hospital - UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country, focusing on holistic health and wellness.