Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift.

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:


* This position may be eligible for a $2500.00 sign-on bonus.


* Additional components of compensation may include:
+ Evening and night shift differential
+ Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

UW Health laboratories play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant - Clinical Labs 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.

Full time benefits for part time work.


* 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.

Qualifications



* High School Diploma or equivalent Required


* Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation.

Work Experience



* 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience Required


* 1 year of experience in phlebotomy and processing Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred


* Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred

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