LABORATORY ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST - KRONENWETTER CLINIC

Aspirus, Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Kronenwetter Clinic is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to support specimen collection, labeling, processing, and distribution for affiliated lab testing. The role involves data entry, test cancellations/credits, and following established policies under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy or related health care training. Strong communication and basic computer skills are important assets. BLS may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy program or related health care training beneficial.
• Knowledge of lab standards; coursework in chemical/physical/biological sciences beneficial.
• Courses in EKG interpretation beneficial.
• Phlebotomy/healthcare experience beneficial.
• Computer experience beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Current BLS certification may need to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, process, and distribute biological specimens for tests.
• Perform data entry and manage test cancellations/credits as needed.
• Work under supervision following established policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Data entry

Computer skills

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program or related health care training

Science coursework (chemistry/biology)

EKG basic interpretation courses

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS) experience

Job description

LABORATORY ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST

Aspirus Kronenwetter Clinic, Kronenwetter, WI

Part-time or .6 FTE, 48 hours every pay period
Varied weekday day shifts

The Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist 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.

Experience/Qualifications

• Completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related health care training (MA, CNA, EMT, etc.) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices acquired through completion of a degree or courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution beneficial.
• Courses in EKG basic interpretation are beneficial.
• Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experiences are beneficial.
• Computer experience is beneficial.
• Customer service/telephone communications experience is 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.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

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 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.