Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Lab Assistant

Its more than a career its a calling.

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Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career Join SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as a Lab Assistant Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience mentorship and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17 per hour. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!

Job Highlights

As a Lab Assistant Youth Apprentice youll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of scientists preparing for and completing diagnostic testing to help ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients. A licensed professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.

Job Details

Effectively work as part of a team communicate effectively with close attention to details

Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program

Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors school staff parent(s) or guardian(s) and employer

Maintain inventory prepare supplies instruments and equipment

Perform pre-analytical procedures

Operate lab equipment (i.e. centrifuge incubator water bath)

Dispose of biohazardous waste and perform various office tasks

Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

High school junior or senior

16 years of age

Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria

Reliable transportation to get to and from work

Satisfactory progress towards graduation

Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours/week)

Demonstrated maturity and responsibility

Skill with attending to details excellent attendance and a strong work ethic

Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin Illinois Oklahoma and Missouri. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing Gods healing presence to everyone we serve. Weve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report

Newsweek Forbes Healthgrades and Beckers Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares supplies instruments and equipment for use. Maintains inventory.
• Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Operates lab equipment (i.e. centrifuge incubators water bath).
• Assists in performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Disposes of biohazardous waste.
• Performs administrative tasks.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.