Youth Apprentice (High School Juniors & Seniors) Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Luxemburg Site

Prevea Health • Luxemburg, WI

31d

About The Position

The Youth Apprentice Lab Assistant is a structured learning position designed to introduce high school students to clinical laboratory operations and healthcare careers. Under direct supervision, the apprentice gains hands-on experience in patient interaction, specimen handling (such as blood, urine, etc.), laboratory processes, safety standards, and professional workplace expectations. The primary goal of this role is skill development, career exploration, and foundational understanding of laboratory science within a healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High school student in the grade level junior or senior. Participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program in accordance with school criteria.
• Demonstrates an eagerness to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills, fostering adaptability and growth in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
• Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy levels.
• Ability to work and meet changing demands.
• Exhibits receptiveness to learning the usage of EMR (electronic medical records) systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing patients and lab areas for specimen collection and observe trained staff performing procedures. Review test orders and confirm specimen requirements.
• Learn to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients by observing trained staff. Assist with identifying and labeling specimens, and, once properly trained and with a qualified lab assistant nearby, perform collections under supervision while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Support patient check-in, basic information, and assist with order entry in lab computer systems.
• Assist with simple lab tests under supervision.
• Provide general administrative and customer service support, including answering phones and maintaining logs or files.
• Help maintain lab readiness by cleaning work areas, restocking supplies, and assisting with equipment organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED