Clinical Laboratory Assistant Days at ThedaCare

Why ThedaCare Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness Lifestyle Engagemente.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health supportAccess & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycareAbout ThedaCare!Summary :The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs pre-analytic analytic and post-analytic processes and may perform specimen collection.Job Description:Schedule:Start times vary between 5am and 8am. Approximately one weekend per month and 1-2 holidays per year.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens and prioritizes collections to meet established turnaround times.Supports patient testing by performing waived testing loading analyzers and performing lab functions as needed to meet patient demands.Adheres to OSHA and ThedaCare department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment.Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent.Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physicians orders processing cancelations and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance.Enters activates and/or reviews physician orders in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality.Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.Performs special specimen collections (i.e. legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law.QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or GED preferredMust be 18 years of ageCompletion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at ThedaCare Medical Center Wild RosePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids chemicals and biohazardous materialsFrequent exposure to sharp objects and instrumentsOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shockOccasional contact with aggressive and or combative patientsUse of computers throughout the work dayFrequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands wrists and fingersPosition requires compliance with department specific competencies.Scheduled Weekly Hours:20Scheduled FTE:0.5Location:ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - NeenahWisconsinOvertime Exempt:No Key Skills Animal Care,Fire Protection,General Services,Atl,BI,Brokerage Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1