Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Lab Assistant

SSM HealthDodgeville, WI

About The Position

As a Lab Assistant Youth Apprentice, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of scientists preparing for and completing diagnostic testing to help ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients. A licensed professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.

Requirements

  • High school junior or senior
  • 16 years of age
  • Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria
  • Reliable transportation to get to and from work
  • Satisfactory progress towards graduation
  • Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours/week)
  • Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
  • Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
  • Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication
  • Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
  • Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school
  • No experience required

Responsibilities

  • Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details
  • Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program
  • Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer
  • Maintain inventory, prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment
  • Perform pre-analytical procedures
  • Operate lab equipment (i.e. centrifuge, incubator, water bath)
  • Dispose of biohazardous waste and perform various office tasks
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for use. Maintains inventory.
  • Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • Operates lab equipment (i.e. centrifuge, incubators, water bath).
  • Assists in performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • Disposes of biohazardous waste.
  • Performs administrative tasks.
  • Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Benefits

  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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