Laboratory Support Tech/Phlebotomist | Evenings

What You'll Do:

The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist is a leader in facilitating the flow of specimens into the lab for diagnostic testing. The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist is skilled at collecting specimens via venipuncture, capillary draw, swab collections, urine collections, and providing instruction to patients for self-collections; from all patient types including Trauma and Emergency Center admits, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU. The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist also responds to emergency events in the hospital and clinic settings. The Laboratory Support Technicians are trained and competent in many other areas of the laboratory including all aspects of specimen processing which includes the use of the centrifuge, separating blood components as required for testing, micro set-up, referral lab, Point of Care, Media prep, Istats, urine dips, etc.

What's Available:

• 40 hours biweekly (0.5 FTE). Will orientate full-time for 5-6 weeks

• 8hr evening shifts (2p-10:30p) with every other weekend rotation

• Starting pay of $17.25 and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate care to patients

• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and laboratory staff

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Previous phlebotomy/medical experience preferred, but not required

What You'll Get:

• No prior experience is needed, will provide on-the-job training

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take advantage of this great opportunity to gain lab experience while delivering Love Medicine!

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.