Phlebotomy Lab Assistant

The laboratory assistant is responsible for collection of various sample types. Performing phlebotomy is primary mode of collection. Staff also provide collection instructions to patients for urinalysis, stool, and other sample types. Staff also assist with cardiac procedures including but not limited to EKGs, Holter, and Event Monitor placement. At the core of what they do, laboratory assistants must exhibit a high level of trust in their abilities to put the patient at ease and provide a safe, warm, and pleasant experience for our patients.

Work Schedule: 32 hrs weekly / .8 FTE

32 hours for weekly, 8-hour days, occasional weekends, rotating occasional holidays, times rotated between staff, starts varying between 7AM and noon.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience performing phlebotomy
• Experience with pediatric and oncology patients.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems.
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Licensure or Certificate from an Accredited program of Phlebotomy

Benefits:

• At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

• Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you'll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone's throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  
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