Lab Assistant Float - Clinical Labs

Work Schedule:

60% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 8:00AM \u2013 1:00PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at UW Health 20 S Park Street Clinic.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $1,500 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Additional compensation components may include: float differential

Be part of something remarkable

Grow your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant \u2013 Float 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 \u2013 High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred \u2013 Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation.

Work Experience:

Minimum \u2013 Six Months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience

Preferred \u2013 One year of experience in phlebotomy and processing

Certifications:

Minimum \u2013

Preferred \u2013 Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent or

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

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.\u202f

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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