Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs to perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy on patients of all ages, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling. You will assist with specimen receiving and processing, and manage instrument loading and reagent monitoring.

Responsibilities include LIS data entry, clerical duties, and daily interactions with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nurses and patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Accredited phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation completed.
• Six months of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience required.
• One year of phlebotomy and processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages with proper ID and labeling.
• Complete specimen receiving and processing, arrange to load onto instruments and monitor reagents and temperatures.
• Enter laboratory tests in the LIS and handle related clerical duties.
• Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nurses and patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

LIS data entry

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training certificate and clinical rotation

Phlebotomy certification or MLA certification (preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, 70% FTE position. Scheduled hours are Monday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for a $1,750 sign-on bonus

Be part of something remarkable

UW Health laboratories play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs to:

• 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• Six months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience (Required)
• One year of experience in phlebotomy and processing (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent (Preferred)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent (Preferred)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics

-our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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