Support Staff Technician/Phlebotomist | Days

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a full-time day phlebotomist for the main campus clinic. You will perform venipuncture, label specimens accurately, and prepare samples for testing while following safety protocols.

No prior phlebotomy experience is mandatory as on-the-job training is provided; prior lab exposure preferred. Competitive pay starts at a base hourly rate with benefits and opportunities for growth within Emplify Health by Gundersen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Effective communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples.
• Verify patient information and ensure proper labeling of specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and ensure proper storage/transportation.
• Follow protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a sterile environment.
• Monitor patient condition before, during, and after collection.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate collection/processing.
• Maintain accurate records and protect patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to quality control procedures to ensure specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our laboratory team as a fulltime day phlebotomist at our main campus clinic in La Crosse, WI. Phlebotomists, C.N.A.s, PCTs, CMAs, or other individuals that have an interest working in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply. Prior lab experience is preferred but not required as we will provide on-the-job training!

What You'll Do

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples from patients
• Verify patient information and ensure accurate labeling of specimens
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper storage and transportation
• Follow established protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a sterile and safe environment
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition before, during, and after specimen collection
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection and processing
• Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed and ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Adhere to quality control procedures to maintain the integrity of specimens and test results

Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE) Variable day shifts scheduled between the hours of 7a-5:30p with an occasional Saturday (7a-11a) Shifts may vary in length and could be 6 to 9 hours in length Starting pay of $16.86 per hour and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need

High School Diploma or equivalency. A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire. Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate care to patients. Effective communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and laboratory staff. Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Previous phlebotomy/medical experience preferred, but not required.

What You'll Get

• No prior experience is needed, will provide on-the-job training
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

About Us

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We’ve made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth. Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.