Specimen Control & Receiving Technician

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, FTE 1.0, 1st shift position. Day shift work schedule, 8:00am or 9:00am start time, no weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on department needs. You may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus. You will work at East Madison Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and become part of our diverse team, working in a fast paced and patient centered environment.

We are seeking a Phlebotomist to:

Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages.

• Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Complete specimen receiving and specimen processing.
• Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

Education

• 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

Skills and Abilities

• High level communication skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Competence in problem identification and resolution.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of laboratory medicine and universal precautions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Licenses and 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, equitable, 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.

East Madison Hospital - on Madison's east side - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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