Surgical Pathology: Specimen Receiving & Control Tech

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

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.