Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

UW Health; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs to perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages, ensure proper ID and specimen labeling, and support specimen processing and clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical laboratory.

The role collaborates with pathologists, physicians and technologists; it requires a high school diploma and a completed phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation, plus 6 months of experience. UW Health offers a competitive benefits package.

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).

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Training program

Clinical rotation

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Phlebotomy Equipment

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs to perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages, ensure proper ID and specimen labeling, and support specimen processing and clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical laboratory.

The role collaborates with pathologists, physicians and technologists; it requires a high school diploma and a completed phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation, plus 6 months of experience. UW Health offers a competitive benefits package.