Youth Apprenticeship - Medical Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Health System is looking for a Youth Apprentice to join our Team!

• Shift: Various Shifts Available
• Schedule: Varied
• Hours per week: Per Diem/Flexible
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Beloit Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Beloit Health System is an independent community health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We are committed to providing world-class facilities and services to improve the health of our communities. Our organization is built on quality, engagement, integrity, and patient satisfaction, with a focus on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

This Per Diem Youth Apprenticeship - Medical Laboratory Assistant is a Per Diem at Beloit Health System located in Beloit, WI. The Youth Apprentice will be involved in day-to-day tasks to support healthcare professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the overall patient care experience.

This Youth Apprenticeship -Medical Laboratory Assistant will apply infection prevention controls, standard precautions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain inventory, prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for use, operate lab equipment, assist in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests, dispose of biohazard waste, and perform clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a current High School Student, 16 years of age or older
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a healthcare environment
• Basic understanding of medical terminology helpful

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.