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Medical Laboratory Technician - Non-Certified

SSM Health · WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is an evening shift with every third weekend and holidays. How does that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the hours the posting describes.

Tell me about a time you caught an error before it caused a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention to detail in a role where small mistakes matter.

Are you working toward certification, and what are your goals in the lab?

What they are checking: Whether they plan to grow in the lab, since the role is for non-certified techs.

What would you do

A specimen label doesn't match the order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to guess and follow procedure to protect patient safety.

How do you prioritize specimens when a lot arrive at once and some are marked stat?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage quickly and keep urgent tests moving.

What would you do if a nurse called asking why their results weren't back yet?

What they are checking: Whether they track down the specimen and communicate helpfully.

About the work

This role is in central accessioning, focused on specimen processing. Walk me through what happens when a specimen arrives.

What they are checking: Whether they understand receiving, checking, labeling and routing specimens correctly.

What makes a specimen unacceptable, and what do you do when you find one?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot problems like hemolysis or wrong tubes and follow up properly.

How do you centrifuge and aliquot specimens correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic processing steps that affect test accuracy.

How do you protect yourself when handling blood and body fluids?

What they are checking: Whether they consistently use protective equipment and safe handling.

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The full job description

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It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. This role will be in central accessioning and will focus on specimen processing. Department: Laboratory - Hematology Schedule: Full-time evening shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) with every 3rd weekend and a holiday rotation Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager, Non-Certified Lab Technicians perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses in a dedicated laboratory department (Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology or Molecular) using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must have applicable training if working across multiple interdependent departments in the laboratory. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests. • Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality. • Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians. • Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments. • Performs and evaluates quality control procedures. • Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments. • Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials. • Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field. • Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science EXPERIENCE • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Frequent keyboard use/data entry. • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS • None Department: 3403000007 Lab - Hematology Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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