What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs position at UW Health?
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. No holidays or weekends required. You will work at UW Health Mount Horeb Clinic in Mount Horeb, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
Grow your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.
We are seeking a Lab Assistant to:
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. No holidays or weekends required. You will work at UW Health Mount Horeb Clinic in Mount Horeb, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign on bonus.
Grow your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.
We are seeking a Lab Assistant to:
- Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform the kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).
- Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system.
- Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation.
- 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience Required
- 1 year of experience in phlebotomy and processing Preferred
- Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits