Job Description

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Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our core laboratory team as an every other weekend day 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:

• Casual On-Call (non-benefit eligible). Will orientate fulltime for 5-6 weeks
• Every other weekend (Sat. & Sun.) 8hr day shifts (5:15a or 5:45a start time) with 2-3 holidays per year
• Starting pay of $17.93 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
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center

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.

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