Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift.

Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 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.

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

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