Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Surgical Pathology (Finance)

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 4:00AM - 12:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign on bonus.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your laboratory experience to UW Health.

We are seeking a Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Surgical Pathology 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.

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 Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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