What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant – Clinical Labs position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
60% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $1,500 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
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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.
Education:
Minimum – High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred – Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation.
Work Experience:
Minimum – Six Months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience
Preferred – One year of experience in phlebotomy and processing
Certifications:
Minimum –
Preferred – Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent or
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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.
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