Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Mount Horeb, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lab Assistant 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. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work. 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation.
6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience Required

Nice To Haves

1 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.