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Specimen Control and Receiving Tech - Support Services

UW Health
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 13, 2025
Work Schedule: 20% FTE, evening/night shift. 4-hour shifts from 4:00PM - 8:00PM Monday - Friday, with potential Saturday shift 9:00AM - 1:00PM. You may be eligible for up to a $500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). 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 (pro-rated based on FTE). 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: 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. 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. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits