Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Clinical Labs
About The Position
Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health. We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Clinical Labs 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 and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- 6 months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry role Required
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Full time benefits for part time work
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
