Cytotechnologist
UW Health
MADISON, WI
Sign-On Bonus
$21-29/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$2,500
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM. No weekends or holidays. 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 – Cytology 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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- 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
Employer
UW Health
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.