Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect and process blood specimens for laboratory testing. You will set up instruments, maintain sterile work areas, and handle specimen processing, transport, and record verification.

Required licensure includes BLS, ASCP-BOC Phlebotomy credentials, and AMT/ASCP-BOC lab tech credentials. This full-time, days-shift role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• BLS Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• ASCP-BOC Phlebotomy credentialed.
• Phlebotomy Tech credentialed from ASCP-BOC.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from ASCP-BOC.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from AMT.
• ASPT credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood specimens for testing and performs multiple clerical and processing functions.
• Set up instruments. Maintain, clean, and sterilize equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Receive, centrifuge, accession, process, and transport specimens. Verify all related records. May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS

ASCP-BOC

AMT

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Prospect Medical Commons

Specialty: Laboratory

Schedule: Full-time / Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Collect and process blood specimens for testing and performs multiple clerical and processing functions.
• Set up instruments. Maintain, clean, and sterilize equipment and work area following safety,cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Receive, centrifuge, accession, process, and transport specimens. Verify all related records. May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Phlebotomy credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
• Phlebotomy Tech.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
• Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Tech credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. All issuing authorities accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 18.31

Max Salary 23.43