Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs
About The Position
Work Schedule : This is a full-time, 100% FTE position. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. No weekends or holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay : This position may be eligible for a $2500.00 sign-on bonus Be part of something remarkable UW Health laboratories play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs. We are seeking a Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs to: Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling. Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform the kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing). Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system. Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation
- Six months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in phlebotomy and processing (Preferred)
- Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent (Preferred)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform the kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).
- Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system.
- Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
