Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs, Float

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UW Health, the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, as a Lab Assistant - Float. This role involves performing phlebotomy procedures and processing specimens in a variety of clinics within Madison. With excellent benefits and commitment to professional growth, be part of a remarkable healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Tuition benefits eligibility

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program.
• 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures.
• Complete specimen receiving and processing.
• Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, and patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Patient Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program

Job description

80% FTE, float position, day shift. 8 hour shifts Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with varying start times between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will float to clinics in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,000 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Additional components of compensation may include float differential.

Be part of something remarkable

Grow your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant - Float 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 UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience Required
• 1 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 80 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.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.
• Locations 20 S PARK ST, MADISON, WI, 53715, US
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)