What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - Lab Department position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Staff Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant in the Lab Services Department
Hours & Shift: Part-time .8 FTE (64 hours per pay period) day shift position; will work 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. four days per week. Includes a weekend and holiday rotation.
Role Responsibilities:
- Responsible for specimen collection, specimen processing, analysis, evaluation, reporting of waived laboratory test results, scheduling of procedures, entering of patient/testing information into the computer system
- Collect venipuncture and capillary specimens on patients of all ages
- Will work with other lab professional staff, physicians, nursing staff and other ancillary staff professionals to provide high quality care for patients
- Dispense collection kits for all specimen types, including urine, stool, saliva, tissue, fluid, etc.
- Receive specimens from internal (ER, Med/Surg, etc.) and external (Clinics, nursing homes, Free Clinic, etc.) locations
- Enter lab orders into patient charts from written requests
- Process samples for in-house and reference lab testing by following written procedures
- Answer phone calls from patients and other healthcare staff
- Assist with clerical tasks
- Perform waived testing
- Obtain and maintain DOT chain of custody urine collection certification
- Obtain and maintain DOT breath alcohol collection certification
- Follow all written standard operating procedures that govern the laboratory
- Stay up to date on assigned competencies and continuing education
- Cover departments and perform tasks as designated by laboratory management
- Participate in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities
- Be available to work weekend and holiday shifts on a rotating basis
- Occasionally work other shifts as required by staffing
- Will work with all contacts using good customer service skills
- Will perform other lab functions as directed
Qualifications:
- Past experience in phlebotomy, processing and waived testing is preferred but not required
- Must attain certification for urine drug collection and breath alcohol testing
- Seeking candidates with a medical background and/or knowledge of medical terminology
- Must have excellent communication skills and must be able to work proficiently on a computer
- Prior EPIC EMR experience is beneficial
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends (Saturdays) and a holiday rotation
- Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: April 16, 2025
