Medical Laboratory Assistant - Jefferson Primary Care Clinic

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant-Clinic to join our Jefferson Clinic team. 

Shift:
Full time
80 hours per bi-weekly pay period

 Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 5-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin. 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth. 

The Medical Laboratory Assistant - Clinic collects blood specimens from patients and performs other lab duties under the direction of the physician or mid-level provider.

Responsibilities of this position include: 

• Collects specimens from patients of all ages using various collection devices. Performs venipuncture.
• Monitors orders and collection lists assuring timely collection.
• Performs waived testing procedures, culture set up and assists in specimen processing.
• Organizes, restocks, and cleans outpatient drawing area and all carts, trays and hand helds.  
• Assists with rooming patients and collecting data as appropriate.
• Screens phone calls, collects all pertinent data, communicates this information to the provider.
• Always maintains equipment in a clean and safe condition.
• Monitors and maintains lab refrigerator temperatures.
• Orders lab supplies and other supplies as requested.
• Performs EKGs as needed.

Requirements of this position include: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must productively interact with patients and staff to perform laboratory work and report on results. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.  Cognitive process to interpret office situations and respond appropriately; adaptable to change; able to cope with stress and criticism.
• BLS Certification; ASCP certification preferred

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Health Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Pharmacy Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking