Lab Assistant

  • $21.03–$31.25 Per Hour

Highlights

Job Ref:R0090671 Category:Clinical Lab Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Porter Medical Center Location: 115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753 Department:Porter - Laboratory Support Services Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Night Hours:7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours per Week: 36 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $21.03 - $31.25 per hour. Uses a variety of communication skills to meet the needs of the laboratory department and the customers served by the laboratory.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMiddlebury, VT
Salary$21.03–$31.25 Per Hour

Description

Job Details

Job Ref:R0090671 Category:Clinical Lab Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Porter Medical Center Location: 115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753 Department:Porter - Laboratory Support Services Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Night Hours:7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours per Week: 36 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $21.03 - $31.25 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Shift note: This is for the night shift with primary hours of 7:00PM - 7:30AM Thursday, Friday and Saturday"s nights. It is a 36 hour per week position.

This position is eligible for the following differentials:

Evening: $3/hour, Night: $5/hour, Weekend Eve: $5.00. Weekend Night: $7.00

Please note this position is eligible for full benefits, including but not limited to: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 403(b) plan with employer contribution, and time-off plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Laboratory Assistant performs four essential roles in the function of the Laboratory:

1) Lab Customer Service

2) Phlebotomist

3) Lab Order Entry including handling of patient information and test results.

4) Specimen Processing and Shipment of samples to Reference Labs

  • Provides Exceptional Customer Service to all stakeholders in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Laboratory and UVMHN

  • Obtains specimens for testing according to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

  • Performs administrative duties to meet the needs of the Laboratory Department and the customers served by the laboratory

  • Processes specimens prior to testing, ensuring quality and adhering to established policies and procedures

  • Works collaboratively with coworkers, Technologists and other staff within department and in other departments throughout the Organization

  • Uses a variety of communication skills to meet the needs of the laboratory department and the customers served by the laboratory

  • Participates in continuing education and departmental development functions to support professional growth and departmental initiatives

EDUCATION:

Able to read, write and speak the English language

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Phlebotomy Certification from a nationally recognized agency is highly recommended

Phlebotomy experience is a plus

Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable

Computer entry or word processing skills required

Good interpersonal communication skills required

Approximately six months to a year is required to learn the job for satisfactory performance. The Laboratory Director will evaluate this.

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