Clinical Lab Assistant

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Clinical Lab Assistant - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 60% FTE, day shift. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week with start times ranging from 7:45AM – 8:30AM. This position will work across many satellite lab locations and will be required to cover sick calls. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: - This position may be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). Be part of something remarkable Grow your career at the 1 hospital in Wisconsin. We are seeking a Lab Assistant – Float to: - Perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages and ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling. - Complete specimen receiving and processing, load them onto instruments or perform the kit testing, and associated instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing). - Patient check-in and order entry of laboratory tests in the laboratory information system. - Interact daily with pathologists, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, and patients. At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work. - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent Required - Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program and clinical rotation. Preferred Work Experience - 6 months of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Experience Required - 1 year of experience in phlebotomy and processing Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred - Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits/n/n UW Health Job ID 44478. Posted job title: Clinical Lab Assistant Float – Labs About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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