Lab Assistant Float – Clinical Labs

About the role

This is a part-time, 60% FTE, day shift position. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week with start times ranging from 7:45AM – 8:30AM. This position will work across many satellite lab locations and will be required to cover sick calls. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation (Preferred)
• Six months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience (Required)
• One 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)

Benefits

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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

Pay

This position may be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Schedule

Work Schedule: This is a part-time, 60% FTE, day shift position. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week with start times ranging from 7:45AM – 8:30AM. This position will work across many satellite lab locations and will be required to cover sick calls. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.