Laboratory Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and retirement plans

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Laboratory Specialist at Prospect Medical Commons in Milwaukee to collect and process blood specimens, set up instruments, and maintain a safe, sterile work area. The role includes clerical duties and specimen handling to support diagnostic testing.

Minimum qualifications include licensure/certification in phlebotomy with BLS, and education options allow substitution with professional credentials. This is a full-time day shift role with comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration required or preferred: BLS Provider (American Heart Association/Red Cross), ASCP-BOC Phlebotomy credential, ASCP-BOC Medical Laboratory Assistant, AMT Medical Laboratory Assistant, ASCP Phlebotomy Technician credential.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of job-specific experience required; licensure/certification can substitute for education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood specimens for testing and perform clerical/processing tasks.
• Set up instruments; maintain, clean, and sterilize equipment and workspace per safety and infection-control procedures.
• Receive, centrifuge, accession, process, and transport specimens; verify related records; may draw blood per policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job experience

Professional licensure/certification acceptable in lieu of education/experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Laboratory Specialist at Prospect Medical Commons in Milwaukee to collect and process blood specimens, set up instruments, and maintain a safe, sterile work area. The role includes clerical duties and specimen handling to support diagnostic testing.

Minimum qualifications include licensure/certification in phlebotomy with BLS, and education options allow substitution with professional credentials. This is a full-time day shift role with comprehensive healthcare benefits.