Laboratory Support Tech Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our core laboratory team as a part-time evening phlebotomist at our main hospital campus in La Crosse, WI. Phlebotomists, C.N.A.s, PCTs, CMAs, or other individuals that have an interest in working in a laboratory are encouraged to apply. Prior lab experience is preferred but not required as we will provide on-the-job training!

What You\'ll Do: The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist is a leader in facilitating the flow of specimens into the lab for diagnostic testing. The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist is skilled at collecting specimens via venipuncture, capillary draw, swab collections, urine collections, and providing instruction to patients for self-collections. You will work with a variety of patient demographics and acuities including, but not limited to, Trauma and Emergency Center admits, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Ortho, Cardiopulmonary, Surgical Digestive, and more. The Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist also responds to emergency events in the hospital and clinic settings. The Laboratory Support Technicians are trained and competent in many other areas of the laboratory including all aspects of specimen processing which includes the use of the centrifuge, separating blood components as required for testing, micro set-up, referral lab, Point of Care, Media prep, Istats, urine dips, etc.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples from patients
• Verify patient information and ensure accurate labeling of specimens
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and ensure proper storage and transportation
• Follow established protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a sterile and safe environment
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition before, during, and after blood collection
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection and processing
• Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed and ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Adhere to quality control procedures to maintain the integrity of specimens and test results

What\'s Available:

• Part-time, 56 hours biweekly (0.7 FTE). Will orientate full-time for 5-6 weeks
• 8-hour evening shifts (2p-10:30p) with every other weekend rotation
• Starting pay of $17.54 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials
• 8 & 80: paid time and one-half the regular rate for all hours worked over eight in any workday and eighty hours in the fourteen-day period

What You\'ll Need:

High School Diploma or...