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Specimen Control & Receiving Technician

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

$20 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The technician is responsible for the control and receiving of medical specimens at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. The role involves working a day/evening shift including rotating weekends and holidays.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Day/Evening shift, 1330-2200 Monday - Friday Rotating Weekends and Holidays. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Additional components of compensation may include

  • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

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 healthcare or laboratory related work experience. Required
  • 1 year healthcare or laboratory related work experience. Preferred
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • PBT(ASCP) Certification. 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.

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Salary listed on 441 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13887&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total%20Rewards%20at%20UW%20Health%20UWNI%202.pdf]

Requirements

A high school diploma and at least 6 months of healthcare or laboratory experience are required. Post-secondary education in a science field and PBT(ASCP) certification are preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Specimen Receiving
  • Specimen Control
  • Clinical Laboratory Work

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paternity Leave
  • On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $28/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website

Market context

Illinois specimen control roles stay consistently needed

In Illinois, specimen control and receiving technicians are typically in steady demand wherever labs and healthcare systems need accurate intake, tracking, and processing of patient specimens. These roles can be competitive because employers often want candidates with healthcare or lab experience, and preferred science coursework or PBT(ASCP) certification can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with specimen handling and data accuracy before applying.

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