Clinical Lab Assistant — Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing for patients of all ages. The role includes patient check-in, order entry, and routine instrument maintenance within a hospital-based laboratory setting.

You will work with pathologists, physicians, technologists and clinical staff while adhering to safety and quality standards. Full-time hours are offered with a sign-on bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation
• Six months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience (Required)
• One year of experience in phlebotomy and processing (Preferred)
• Phlebotomist (ASCP) or MLA certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform the kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).
• Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system.
• Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing for patients of all ages. The role includes patient check-in, order entry, and routine instrument maintenance within a hospital-based laboratory setting.

You will work with pathologists, physicians, technologists and clinical staff while adhering to safety and quality standards. Full-time hours are offered with a sign-on bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.