Float Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Flexible schedules

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Float for a part-time 60% FTE day shift in Madison. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing, and interfacing with clinicians and staff in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

External hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,500; additional compensation components may include float differential. Flexible schedules and strong benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation (Preferred)
• 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 experience

Specimen processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training program with clinical rotation

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Float for a part-time 60% FTE day shift in Madison. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing, and interfacing with clinicians and staff in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

External hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,500; additional compensation components may include float differential. Flexible schedules and strong benefits are available.