Laboratory Assistant

Westfields Hospital; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Well-being program

Free parking

Employee recognition

Social club discounts

Community volunteer pay

Job summary

Westfields Hospital Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and collect specimens, while providing a calm and safe patient experience.

The role supports cardiac procedures including EKGs, Holter, and Event Monitor placement, and coordinates with the lab team to ensure timely results. Responsibilities include handling incoming lab orders, communicating with diverse patient populations, and adhering to patient identification and safety protocols in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens as ordered.
• Communicates effectively with patient populations.
• Follows patient identification procedures.
• Collaborates with hospital lab staff and clinics to ensure timely processing and results.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collection of various sample types. Performing phlebotomy is primary mode of collection. Staff also provide collection instructions to patients for urinalysis, stool, and other sample types. Staff also assist with cardiac procedures including but not limited to EKGs, Holter, and Event Monitor placement. At the core of what they do, laboratory assistants must exhibit a high level of trust in their abilities to put the patient at ease and provide a safe, warm, and pleasant experience for our patients.

Essential Duties:

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Communicates effectively will all patient populations.
• Follows facility requirements for patient identification in all situations.
• Works closely with hospital lab staff and the clinic, oncology, specialty clinics to ensure timely processing and resulting of samples.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.

Work Schedule

.8 FTE - Days

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience performing phlebotomy
• Experience with pediatric and oncology patients.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Benefits:

• At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.