Work Schedule:
* 100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.
* Location: UW Health DeForest-Windsor Clinic.
Pay:
* External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
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Grow your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.
We are seeking a Lab Assistant to:
* Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
* Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform kit testing, and handle instrument maintenance (monitoring temperatures, reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).
* Check-in patients and enter laboratory test orders in the laboratory information system.
* Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing 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 supporting employee and family well-being.
* Tuition benefits eligibility—UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Training program with clinical rotation.
Work Experience
* Minimum 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing experience required.
* 1 year of experience in phlebotomy and processing preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
* Phlebotomist certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent preferred.
* Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans.
UW Health Clinics
Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing exceptional patient and family experiences through high-quality, compassionate care. With over 80 primary and specialty clinics across Dane County and surrounding areas, we are proud to serve our communities.
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