Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Surgical Pathology
UW Health
Office
Madison, WI, United States
Full Time
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.
- 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
- 6 months experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry role Required
- 1 year healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred
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
Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Surgical Pathology
Office
Madison, WI, United States
Full Time
August 1, 2025