Lab Research Technician

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shift hours include 9:00AM - 5:30PM, some start times may be earlier. You will work at both Eastpark Medical Center and University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Lab Research Technician to:

• Receive specimens and research kits into laboratory, check specimens for correct labeling and appropriateness, enter tests into the Laboratory Information System, process and ship speicmens and load them onto instruments or directing them to the appropriate workstation, technologist or storage area.
• Process research specimens per written instructions.
• Have a high level of communication and organizational skills for complex processing
• Position may include phlebotomy depending on location

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Education:

Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

Minimum - 1 year of healthcare or lab related work experience

Certifications:

Preferred - Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity 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.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

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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