What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at UW Health DeForest-Windsor Clinic.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign on bonus.
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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.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- 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 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.
