Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Phlebotomy Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Ripon Medical Center Worker Type: Intern/Temporary (Trainee) Job Highlights: Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health Ripon Medical Center as a Phlebotomy 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 Youth Apprentices in our Phlebotomy Assistant career pathway help to provide a welcoming environment to patients and assist with specimen collection all while ensuring a safe work environment. Youu2019ll partner with a licensed/certified professional who will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role. Job Details u00b7 Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details u00b7 Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program u00b7 Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer u00b7 Assist with patient check in assuring two identifiers are used to confirm identity u00b7 Deliver samples to the laboratory and perform administrative duties to support the department including the cleaning and maintenance of collection area and equipment u00b7 Under the direction of an experienced professional and upon completed training, assist with the collection and preparation of blood and other specimens u00b7 Perform other duties as assigned Education and Experience Requirements u00b7 High school junior or senior u00b7 16 years of age u00b7 Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria u00b7 Reliable transportation to get to and from work u00b7 Satisfactory progress towards graduation u00b7 Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours per week) u00b7 Demonstrated maturity and responsibility u00b7 Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic u00b7 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 Godu2019s healing presence to everyone we serve. Weu2019ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Beckeru2019s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide. Job Summary: Draws blood for tests, transfusions, donations, and/or research. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Prepares for phlebotomy procedure. + Performs capillary collection. + Collects non-blood specimens. + Performs venipuncture collection. + Processes specimens and maintains specimen integrity. + Assists in performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests under the supervision of qualified staff. + Complies with legal restrictions. + 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 Department: 8714100033 Career Pipeline Program Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 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. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2026-02-19