Lab Support Technician I

SSM Health Care • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Lab Support Technician I at SSM Health is an entry-level position responsible for performing routine laboratory tasks under direct supervision. This role includes assisting laboratory staff with specimen collection and processing, as well as performing clerical duties to support the laboratory department. The technician may also engage in phlebotomy and waived testing, ensuring compliance with established laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries.
• Assists laboratory staff in the daily operation of the lab by collecting, labeling, processing and preserving blood, urine and other specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Enters, accesses and executes lab orders in the appropriate laboratory and electronic medical record system.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area.
• May update statistical records, labels tubes, and schedules processing runs.
• May perform phlebotomy and/or waived testing.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers.
• Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties including admission activities, insurance verification, order entry processing and medical record processing.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED