Surgical Technologist

UW Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Surgical Technologist
Discipline:

Allied Health Professional
Duration:

Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff
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 :
This position may be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening and night shift differential
Weekend differential

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, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
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 nations leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job . Posted job title:
Specimen Control and Receiving Tech – Surgical Pathology
About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

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.
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