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Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Support Services

UW Health
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2025
Work Schedule: Per diem position, day/evening shifts with rotating weekends. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: External hires may be eligible for up to a $500 sign on bonus. Be part of something remarkable Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health. We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Support Services 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: 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. 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 Diversity and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans. 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits