What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Vernon Memorial Hospital?
Come join VMH Laboratory as a Laboratory Assistant! We focus on delivering excellent healthcare and quality service. Our work environment is supportive and professional, encouraging collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving across the system. As part of our team, you will perform tasks such as drawing blood, performing basic lab tests, answering the phone and helping with other various administrative duties.
Hours for this Laboratory Assistant are primarily 3-4 days per week, 0.60 FTE, approximately 48 hours per bi-weekly pay period. Varying shifts between 7:00 am - 10:00 pm with a holiday and weekend rotation. Shifts on the weekend start at either 5:30 am or 1:30 pm.
Previous relevant experience with drawing blood preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Certification as a Medical Assistant or in Phlebotomy would be beneficial. CPR certification required.
We offer Holiday pay, evening and weekend differentials along with a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and a 401k savings plan! Minimum starting pay rate is $16.98 per hour depending on experience. Apply on-line at www.vmh.org.
Human Resources
Vernon Memorial Healthcare
507 S. Main Street
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-4204
humanresources@vmh.org
We are a Critical Access Hospital with Rural Health Clinics looking for enthusiastic people who share in our mission, vision, and values to join our team. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you'll feel appreciated and experience rewarding work. Be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.
Vernon Memorial Healthcare was awarded a 5-Star rating for Patient Experience and for Patient Quality from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. VMH is one of three health systems in the state, and the only Critical Access Hospital in the state to have earned these recognitions!
Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area, as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. We have an Orthopedic and General Surgery center and a modern medical office building along with family practice clinics and retail pharmacies.
VMH's orthopedic team has received several awards for their commitment to excellence over the years, including:
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 3 Years in a Row
America's Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 11 Years in a Row
Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 10 Years in a Row
Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 18 Years in a Row
Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row
Located near the Mississippi River, La Crosse and Madison, it is a great place to live, with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities and excellent public and private schools. Visit www.viroqua-wisconsin.com for more information on our thriving community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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