Lab Assistant Float – Clinical Labs

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Flexible shifts

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health, the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, seeks a Lab Assistant – Float for a part-time 60% FTE day shift (8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Monday–Friday). The role requires phlebotomy, specimen processing, and LIS entry, with patient interaction and collaboration with clinicians.

A sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 is available for external hires. You will perform phlebotomy across ages, manage specimen processing, and handle related clerical duties while supporting a high-volume laboratory and maintaining quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is 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 and clerical duties.
• 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

Patient interaction

Specimen processing

Lab information system (LIS) entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training program (certificate)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, 60% FTE, day shift position. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $1,500 sign on bonus
• Additional compensation components 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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 (Preferred)

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 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.