Lab Assistant/Outreach Phlebotomist - Waukesha Memorial - 1.0 Fte, Days

We Are Hiring: Lab Assistant/Outreach Phlebotomist- Waukesha Memorial- 1.0 FTE, Days

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Schedule Details: This float position will work in one of three hybrid roles in the WMH Lab on any given day. The position is designed to back-fill for other hybrid roles when needed, and to cover for special projects or during times of increased workload. The three roles are all at WMH Laboratory: Specimen Processing, Outreach (nursing home) Phlebotomy, or Client Services. Shifts will be any of the following: 5:00am- 1:30pm 6:00am- 2:30pm 7:00am- 3:30pm One in four weekends and one Holiday per year is required Training is 5-8 weeks full time, depending on prior experience of candidate. Employee will drive a PHC Lab vehicle when staffed as an Outreach Phlebotomist.

About Us:

ProHealth Care offers a system-wide laboratory operation with core hospital labs at Waukesha Memorial and Oconomowoc Memorial as well as two clinic-based laboratory sites in Waukesha County. The laboratory performs over 8 million tests annually.

Our Lab services operate state of the art facilities and include clinical testing in the areas of Histology, Cytology, Hematology, Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunoassay, Microbiology, Transfusion service, EIA, and Molecular Biology. ProHealth Care offers a vibrant outreach program, providing laboratory testing to numerous specialty hospitals, physician offices, nursing home, and assisted living facilities. Our Pathologists and PhDs work closely with lab employees to monitor quality, as well as identify, access, and implement new technology. The Laboratory has certification and accreditation through the College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).

What You Will Do:

The Lab Outreach Phlebotomist performs specimen procurement procedures in various hospital departments and off-site locations. Procures blood specimens from patients by means of venipuncture, capillary, or arterial collection. Provides patient instruction relative to collection of non-blood specimens. Performs and results waived testing. Acts as a liaison between the laboratory and nurses or other healthcare providers. Must have the ability to work at various PHC Lab locations as needed.

• Efficiently performs venipuncture, capillary and arterial collections with minimum discomfort and according to established policies and procedures.
• Establishes positive identification of the patient prior to performing procedures.
• Accurately and completely labels specimens according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Provides patient instruction relative to the collection of non-blood specimens.
• Appropriately prioritizes specimen collection requests. Responds to Stat, times and routine specimen collection requests in a timely manner as ordered.
• Processes specimens for testing in the laboratory.
• Transport specimens and blood products between sites, as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Valid WI driver's license in good standing is required
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred
• ASCP Phlebotomy Certification preferred

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ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Here at ProHealth Care, we strive to be the best we can be, while continually improving the care we deliver. With patient care at the center of all we do, it is ingrained into our culture to attract the best and the brightest to ProHealth Care. We have a promise to our patients and employees: The way you should be treated. We live by this commitment and remain dedicated to creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment.