Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Clinical Labs

UW Health • Madison, WI

34d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role also involves basic instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing). The position requires daily interaction with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.

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
• completion of accredited phlebotomy training program and clinical rotation. 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

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Full time benefits for part time work
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED