Clinical Laboratory Assistant

ThedaCare • Shawano, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, and may perform specimen collection. ThedaCare's vision is to be a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything they do. They are inspired to reinvent healthcare by delivering higher standards of care, lower costs, and a healthier future. Team members are empowered by values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career at ThedaCare offers more than compensation and benefits, including opportunities for learning and development, accessible leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at ThedaCare Medical Center – Wild Rose

Responsibilities

• Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens, and prioritizes collections to meet established turnaround times.
• Supports patient testing by performing waived testing, loading analyzers, and performing lab functions, as needed, to meet patient demands.
• Adheres to OSHA and ThedaCare department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent.
• Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physician’s orders, processing cancelations, and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enters, activates, and/or reviews physician orders in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality.
• Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.
• Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement (e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support)
• Access & Affordability (e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED