LABORATORY ASSISTANT II - REGIONAL LAB

Aspirus•Wausau, WI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Wausau Hospital Regional Laboratory in Wausau, WI is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join our team! The Lab Assistant II works under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures to perform the manual and technical tasks involved with the proper collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. This person is responsible for utilizing relevant computer programs, performing data entry, and canceling and crediting tests. In addition, this person is responsible for performing waived and non-waived testing and assisting in the laboratory technical departments as needed. HOURS: Full-time or .8 FTE or 64 hours every pay period. PM only shift (1:30PM-10PM, 2:30PM-11PM, 3PM-11:30PM; EVERY 3RD WEEKEND; 2 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR)

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with successful completion of phlebotomy training course or equivalent experience.
One Year of healthcare experience required in addition to meeting job duties listed.
Demonstrates a pleasant, congenial, accommodating, and diplomatic personality with strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related healthcare training (MA, CNA, EMT) is beneficial.
Courses in EKG basic interpretation are beneficial.
Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experiences are beneficial.
Computer experience is beneficial.
Customer service/telephone communications experience beneficial
Certification as a Phlebotomist by a national accrediting agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, etc., or certification by a national accrediting agency in a related field whose training includes phlebotomy instruction and satisfies the requirements for certification as a phlebotomist at the national level beneficial.

Responsibilities

proper collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing
utilizing relevant computer programs
performing data entry
canceling and crediting tests
performing waived and non-waived testing
assisting in the laboratory technical departments as needed