LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

Aspirus; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Full benefits package

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant II to join the Laboratory in Ironwood, Michigan. The role emphasizes rapid telephone reporting, accurate test ordering, phlebotomy, and processing specimens while ensuring client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy or medical assistant training, 1–2 years of healthcare experience, and familiarity with order-entry software. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant desired.
• One to two years of experience in a health care setting, clinical lab preferred.
• Exposure to order entry software desired.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab tests helpful.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone inquiries from clients and provide rapid telephone reports.
• Accurately order tests and perform phlebotomy.
• Process biological specimens submitted for laboratory testing.
• Ensure client satisfaction with services.

Skills

Customer service basics

Phlebotomy training

Medical terminology familiarity

Order entry software

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order entry software

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus is seeking a LAB ASSISTANT II to work in the Laboratory at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan.

The primary responsibility of the Lab Assistant is to rapidly respond to telephone inquiries from clients, provide rapid telephone reports, accurately order tests, perform phlebotomy, process biological specimens submitted for laboratory testing and ensure client satisfaction.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant desired.
• One to two years of experience in a health care setting, clinical lab preferred
• Exposure to order entry software desired
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab tests helpful

Hours

This position is Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 4 bed ICU and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 10 patients per day. The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air‑medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians.

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