LABORATORY ASSISTANT II - LAB

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Antigo, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, Wisconsin, seeks a Laboratory Assistant II to perform manual and technical tasks involved in specimen collection, labeling, processing, and distribution for laboratory testing across all ages. The role includes data entry, test cancellation/crediting, and assisting in waived and non-waived tests.

Hours are full-time or 1.0 FTE, primarily day shift with generally no weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training.
• Phlebotomy program beneficial.
• One year of healthcare experience required.
• BLS certification may be required.
• Phlebotomist certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, process, and distribute biological specimens for testing.
• Perform data entry and manage related computer tasks.
• Cancel and credit tests as needed.
• Perform waived and non-waived testing and assist in laboratory departments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy program

CPR/BLS certification

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 Elcho Clinic in Elcho, WI is seeking a LABORATORY ASSISTANT II to join our team!

The Lab Assistant II works under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures to perform the manual and technical tasks involved with the proper collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. This person is responsible for utilizing relevant computer programs, performing data entry, and canceling and crediting tests. In addition, this person is responsible for performing waived and non-waived testing and assisting in the laboratory technical departments as needed.

HOURS: Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period. Primarily day shift, generally no weekends

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with successful completion of phlebotomy training course or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related healthcare training (MA, CNA, EMT) is beneficial.
• Courses in EKG basic interpretation are beneficial.
• One Year of healthcare experience required in addition to meeting job duties listed.
• Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experiences are beneficial.
• Computer experience is beneficial.
• Customer service/telephone communications experience beneficial
• Certification as a Phlebotomist by a national accrediting agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, etc., or certification by a national accrediting agency in a related field whose training includes phlebotomy instruction and satisfies the requirements for certification as a phlebotomist at the national level beneficial.
• Demonstrates a pleasant, congenial, accommodating, and diplomatic personality with strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

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 Langlade Hospital

Aspirus Langlade Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Antigo, Wisconsin. The hospitals admit 1,300 inpatients annually with 62,000 outpatient visits each year. The Emergency Department has more than 12,000 patient visits each year. We average 180-200 births per year and perform 1,500 surgeries annually. The hospital holds The Joint Commission-National Quality Gold Seal Approval. To learn more about Antigo click the following link: Antigo, Wisconsin.

Our Mission

As a ministry of Jesus 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 nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials

Essential:

• CPR or BLS
• Drivers Licenses