Youth Apprenticeship - Medical Lab Assistant

Beloit Health System • Beloit, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking for a Youth Apprentice to join our Team! Shift: Various Shifts Available Schedule: Varied Hours per week: Per Diem/Flexible Benefits Status: Not Eligible Department: Beloit Memorial Hospital Laboratory Beloit Health System is an independent community health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We are committed to providing world-class facilities and services to improve the health of our communities. Our organization is built on quality, engagement, integrity, and patient satisfaction, with a focus on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. This Per Diem Youth Apprenticeship - Medical Laboratory Assistant is a Per Diem at Beloit Health System located in Beloit, WI. The Youth Apprentice will be involved in day-to-day tasks to support healthcare professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the overall patient care experience. This Youth Apprenticeship -Medical Laboratory Assistant will apply infection prevention controls, standard precautions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain inventory, prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for use, operate lab equipment, assist in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests, dispose of biohazard waste, and perform clerical tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a current High School Student, 16 years of age or older
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a healthcare environment

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of medical terminology helpful

Responsibilities

• Apply infection prevention controls
• Apply standard precautions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Maintain inventory
• Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for use
• Operate lab equipment
• Assist in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests
• Dispose of biohazard waste
• Perform clerical tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees