Specimen Control and Receiving Technician - Support Services

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evening/night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority seeks a Specimen Control and Receiving Technician for Support Services (Finance). This 4-hour shift role (4pm–8pm, 4 days a week with some Saturdays) involves receiving specimens, verifying labels, entering tests in the LIS, and routing materials to the proper station.

Interact with pathologists, physicians, and clinical staff daily. Required is a high school diploma; healthcare-related coursework is preferred and MLA certification is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or related science field preferred.
• 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 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.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MLA certification or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Specimen Control and Receiving Technician - Support Services (Finance)

Work Schedule

20% FTE, working 4 hour shifts 4pm-8pm Monday thru Friday with some Saturdays 9am-1pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

• This position may be eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus
• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health.

We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Support Services

• 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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). (only keep in if this applies to position)
• 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.

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

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