Facilitate the flow of specimens into the lab by performing venipuncture, capillary draws, and other collection methods across various hospital units. Responsibilities also include specimen processing, using centrifuges, and adhering to strict safety and quality control protocols.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalency is required, along with strong customer service and communication skills. Prior phlebotomy or medical experience is preferred but not required as on-the-job training is provided.
high schoolCommunicationCustomer ServiceTime ManagementPatient CareVenipunctureSpecimen ProcessingVital Signs MonitoringSterile TechniquePatient IdentificationMedical Record KeepingCentrifuge OperationCapillary Draw
Job description
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.
If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our core laboratory team as a part-time night 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: 64 hours biweekly (0.8 FTE).
Will orientate fulltime for 5-6 weeks 8 hour night shifts (10p-6:30a) with every third weekend rotation (Friday & Saturday night) 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 equivalency A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate care to patients Effective communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and laboratory staff Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Previous phlebotomy/medical experience preferred, but not required What You'll Get: No prior experience is needed, will provide on-the-job training Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Professional Development Opportunities
401k Match
Pet Insurance
HSA/FSA
Discount Program
Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
Tuition Investment Program
Career Development Center
Colleague Recognition and Rewards Program
Annual Discretionary Base Contribution
Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients.
If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take advantage of this great opportunity to gain lab experience while delivering Love + Medicine!
About Us: Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System.
Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities.
As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.
This is our purpose.
Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job.
Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!
Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years.
Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you.
We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love.
Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.
You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.
This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!
What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.
We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice.
It is who we are.
Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties.
Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.
Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.
We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.
Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings.
A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.
Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.
