Specimen Processor , Wdl; Part Time - 3Rd Shift

SPECIMEN PROCESSOR I – PART TIME – 3RD SHIFT

Location:

US:

WI:

MILWAUKEE at our WI DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES facility.
FTE: 0.5 (Part‑time).
Standard

Hours:

20.00
Shift: 3rd shift (10:00 pm – 6:00 am; weekend & holiday rotations required).

Welcome to Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network. We perform over five million tests annually and are proud of our commitment to patient care, innovation, and medical research.

Performs pre‑analytical log‑in and processing functions for patients serviced by outreach clinics.

• Performs specimen interface log‑in for inpatient units, clinics, or outreach clinics, correctly labeling specimens and ensuring no mislabels.
• Identifies samples with incomplete, inaccurate, or ambiguous information and follows up with client services or creates a clear CSHOLD.
• Uses available resources to define test mnemonics, sample stability, and processing requirements.
• Interprets the Client Database, locating pertinent information.
• Processes specimens according to policy: verifies tube identities, performs manual aliquoting, operates centrifuges and pipettes, labels specimens, and follows stability guidelines.
• Schedules appointments and releases pending orders in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) per policy.
• Runs cart runners, specimen delivery or transporter assignments, accurately picking up and delivering samples or blood products to the correct testing department.
• Triages and adheres to special handling and time‑sensitive specimens.
• Completes all competency assessments and maintains documented records.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including Allomap/Study processing, transport, in‑sort triage, pneumatic tube usage, specimen disposal, biohazard packaging, scanning, recycling, stocking, disinfection, and assistance to other departments.
• Actively participates in shift management responsibilities and escalates patient concerns appropriately.
• Communicates effectively, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs phlebotomy (when applicable) with walk‑in clients using AIDET customer service standards, collecting appropriate tubes, labeling, and completing requisitions.
• Provides patient instructions for non‑blood sample collection and follows WDL’s Performance Excellence Customer Service Standards.
• Manually enters client requisitions and QA, recognizing and documenting problems.
• Handles outreach and frozen specimen procedures, ensuring appropriate temperature and expediting delivery.
• Operates and performs daily maintenance on automation lines, including masking analyzers, stocking supplies, and troubleshooting hardware issues.
• Performs urine bench and 24‑hour urine operations according to policy.
• Assists in training as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some clinical healthcare experience or related education preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic Windows‑based computer skills, including keyboarding, data entry, and email (Epic experience preferred).
• Phlebotomy training/diploma preferred.

• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities – career pathways, tuition assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, free workplace clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, moving assistance, gym membership discounts, travel and other work‑life benefits

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected category. WDL will reasonably accommodate disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the position.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care