Float Support Staff Technician/Phlebotomist

Gundersen Health System; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gundersen Health System seeks a part-time Float Support Staff Technician/Phlebotomist to join the Decorah lab team. This role involves venipuncture, specimen handling, and support across regional clinics, with on-the-job training provided.

You’ll interact with patients and clinic staff, ensuring accuracy, safety, and confidentiality in a fast-paced setting. Primary responsibilities include collecting blood samples, processing waived tests, labeling specimens, and coordinating with healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; diploma/transcript to confirm education at hire.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to multitask in a busy lab setting.
• Phlebotomy/medical experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary draws to collect blood samples.
• Receive and perform waived kit testing and processing.
• Verify patient information and accurate labeling of specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and ensure proper storage/transport.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain sterile conditions and patient safety.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition during/after collection.
• Coordinate specimen collection with clinicians and laboratory staff.
• Maintain accurate records and protect patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to quality controls to ensure integrity of results.
• Travel to regional clinics to provide laboratory support as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Specimen labeling

Waived kit testing

Patient care

Safety procedures

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our laboratory team as a part-time Float Support Staff Technician/Phlebotomist.

This float position will primarily support our Decorah clinic and will float to other regional clinics including Prairie du Chien, Waukon, Spring Grove, La Crescent, and/or Viroqua as needed. Phlebotomists, C.N.A.s, PCTs, CMAs, or other individuals that have an interest in working in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply. Prior lab experience is preferred but not required as we will provide on-the-job training!

What You'll Do:

As a Support Staff Technician/Phlebotomist, you will play a crucial role in the healthcare field by facilitating the flow of specimens into the lab for diagnostic testing. Specimen collection techniques include venipuncture, capillary draw, swab collections, urine collections, and providing instruction to patients for self-collections. In this role, you will support core lab functions at our Decorah and other regional clinics while interacting with clinic staff, patients, and patient family members ensuring excellent customer service and patient confidentiality. Your attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and ability to provide excellent patient care will contribute to the overall success of our department. This float position will also support and provide float coverage to Prairie du Chien, Waukon, Spring Grove, La Crescent, and Viroqua clinics as needed.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples from patients
• Receive and perform waived kit testing and processing
• Verify patient information and ensure accurate labeling of specimens
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper storage and transportation
• Follow established protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a sterile and safe environment
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition before, during, and after blood collection
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection and processing
• Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed and ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Adhere to quality control procedures to maintain the integrity of specimens and test results
• Travel as needed to regional clinics to provide laboratory support

What's Available:

Part time, 40 hours biweekly (0.5 FTE) Primarily 8hr day shifts between the hours of 7a-5:30p. Generally pre-scheduled shifts with potential to be called to cover absences as needed Will train/orientate fulltime for 4-6 weeks, depending on prior experience. Must be available 8a-4:30p to train first week in La Crosse, WI for phlebotomy. Starting pay of $16.86 per hour and up, based on your experience, as well as applicable shift differentials Additional float differential of $1.25 per hour and applicable mileage and travel time beyond normal commute to Decorah clinic

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate care to patients Effective communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and laboratory staff Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous phlebotomy/medical experience preferred but not required

What You’ll Get:

No prior experience is needed, will provide on-the-job training A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

About Us:

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.

You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love.

We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.