LABORATORY ASSISTANT - LABORATORY

Aspirus Health•Wisconsin Rapids, WI

20h

About The Position

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join its laboratory team. Working under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist performs manual and technical tasks involved in collecting, labeling, processing, and distributing biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. The role also uses relevant computer programs, performs data entry, and cancels and credits tests. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks), primarily on day shift, with a weekend rotation. Current BLS certification may need to be obtained and maintained by clinical personnel in identified job codes through an approved training program.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate a pleasant, congenial, accommodating, and diplomatic personality.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training; an acceptable program is the American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider course or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related health care training, such as MA, CNA, or EMT.
Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices gained through a degree or courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution.
Courses in basic EKG interpretation.
Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experience.
Computer experience.
Customer service or telephone communications experience.

Responsibilities

Collect, label, process, and distribute biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages.
Use relevant computer programs and perform data entry.
Cancel and credit tests.