Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Clinical Labs

UW Health•Madison, WI

142d•Onsite

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, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 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. 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.

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)
Clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing)
Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients