LABORATORY ASSISTANT - PHLEBOTOMIST

Aspirus•Woodruff, WI

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist 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.

Requirements

Completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 health care training (MA, CNA, EMT, etc.) is beneficial.
Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices acquired through completion of a degree or courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution 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 is 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