Laboratory Support Tech/Phlebotomist | Evenings

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is hiring a part-time Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist for its core laboratory at the main hospital campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The position supports the flow of specimens into the laboratory for diagnostic testing and involves collecting specimens through venipuncture, capillary draws, swabs, and urine collections, as well as instructing patients on self-collection. The role serves patients across a range of demographics and acuities, including emergency, intensive care, pediatric, neonatal, urgent care, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and surgical settings, and responds to emergency events in hospital and clinic settings. Technicians also perform specimen-processing tasks, including centrifuging and separating blood components, micro set-up, referral laboratory work, Point of Care testing, media preparation, Istats, and urine dips. The position is scheduled for 40 hours biweekly (0.5 FTE), with eight-hour evening shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and an every-other-weekend rotation. Full-time orientation is provided for five to six weeks. Starting pay is $17.93 per hour and up, based on experience, with shift, weekend, and holiday differentials. Overtime is paid at one and one-half the regular rate for hours over eight in a workday or 80 hours in a 14-day period. Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training is provided. The employer describes a supportive, mission-driven work culture and offers compensation, benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, and career-development support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; a copy of the diploma and/or transcript must be provided at hire.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide compassionate patient care.
Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and laboratory staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy or medical experience is preferred but not required.
Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples from patients.
Collect specimens using swabs and urine collection methods, and instruct patients in self-collection.
Verify patient information and accurately label specimens.
Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper storage and transportation.
Process specimens, including centrifuging, separating blood components, micro set-up, referral laboratory work, Point of Care testing, media preparation, Istats, and urine dips.
Follow established protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a sterile and safe environment.
Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition before, during, and after blood collection.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection and processing.
Respond to emergency events in hospital and clinic settings.
Maintain accurate records of procedures and protect the confidentiality of patient information.
Follow quality-control procedures to maintain specimen and test-result integrity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA benefits.
Substantial retirement contribution, including a 401(k) match and annual discretionary base contribution.
Paid time off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Professional development opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Colleague recognition and rewards program.
Discount program.
Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials.