What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY ASSISTANT - LAB position at Aspirus?
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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I/Phlebotomist to join our team!
The Lab Assistant I 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.
Hours: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks. Mainly Night Shift, will cross over into other shifts as needed to also include weekend/holiday coverage.
Experience/Qualifications
- Completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related health care training (MA, CNA, EMT, etc.) 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 beneficial.
- Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experience beneficial.
- Computer experience beneficial.
- Customer service/telephone communications experience beneficial.
- 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).
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one!
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state-of-the-art hospital and clinic are home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs. On the Portage Campus you will also find the Tivoli Community, a welcoming and modern Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). New in 2016, The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, is the home of La Vita, a medically integrated fitness center. Aspirus Divine Savior also offers two regional clinic locations: The Portage Clinic and Oxford Clinic. To learn more about Portage click the following link: Portage, WI
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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