Lab Assistant Float – Clinical Labs
About The Position
We are seeking a Lab Assistant – Float to perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling. This role will also complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing). Additionally, the Lab Assistant will handle patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system, and interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Six months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation (Preferred)
- 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
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
