Laboratory Assistant jobs in La Crosse, WI

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Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is seeking a Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant I to join our team.

Description: The Lab Assistant I works under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures to perform the manual and technical tasks involved with the proper collection, labeling, processing and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. This person is responsible for utilizing relevant computer programs, performing data entry, and canceling and crediting tests.

Hours: FULL TIME or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks. Day Shift

Experience/Qualifications

• Completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related health care training (MA, CNA, EMT, etc.) beneficial.
• Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices acquired through completion of a degree or courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution beneficial.
• Courses in EKG basic interpretation beneficial.
• Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experience beneficial.
• Computer experience beneficial.
• Customer service/telephone communications experience beneficial.
• Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Annual competencies and continuing education as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Aspirus Doctors Clinic & Walk-In Care, Aspirus Riverview Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Riverview Wound & Hyperbaric, Aspirus Riverview Joint Center, Aspirus Riverview Therapies and Aspirus Riverview Dental. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartist Center for Rural Health four consecutive years. To learn more about Wisconsin Rapids click the following link: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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