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Laboratory Assistant - Lab Specimen Receiving

Dartmouth Health

Lebanon, NHFull-time$17–26.35/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–26.35/hr
Location
Lebanon, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Dartmouth Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant - Lab Specimen Receiving. Dartmouth Health is seeking full‑time Laboratory Assistants for the Lab Specimen Receiving area at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. The role involves triaging samples, processing specimens, and providing customer service in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, may have some college coursework, and will receive on‑the‑job training. A $5,000 sign‑on bonus is offered.

Key focus areas include Perform functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels and reports, and process specimens., Obtain blood specimens from patients and gather specimen requirement information., and Operate the pneumatic tube system to ensure timely delivery of laboratory specimens..

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma Or GED and Previous Laboratory Experience. Important skills include Customer Service, Multitask, Interpersonal Skills, Work In Fast Paced Demanding Environment, Multitasking, and Work In A Fast Paced, Demanding Environment. Preferred (not required): Process Specimens, Obtain Blood Specimens, Operate Pneumatic Tube System, and Demographic Data.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceMultitaskInterpersonal SkillsWork in Fast Paced Demanding EnvironmentProcess SpecimensObtain Blood SpecimensOperate Pneumatic Tube SystemMultitaskingWork in a Fast Paced, Demanding EnvironmentDemographic DataTest RequisitioningProcessing SpecimensObtaining Blood SpecimensPneumatic Tube System

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GEDSome College CourseworkPrevious Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Sign-On/Retention incentives: $5,000*

Interested in becoming a Laboratory Assistant at DHMC in Lebanon, NH??Training is provided!

We are seeking candidates looking for permanent employment for our positions.

We currently have openings for full-time Laboratory Assistants at theDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center located in Lebanon, NH! These positions are located in our Lab Specimen Receiving area:

This area of the lab is the heart of each section – every sample comes through here for triage, and the role of these lab assistants is to ensure the best sample is delivered and processed for testing. Customer service and multitasking are critical skills for this area. It’s fast-paced, and you’ll never be bored; if you are thinking of entering the lab as a career, this is a good place to see a little bit of everything.

Candidates for this position need to have obtained their HS Diploma or GED, with some college coursework and previous laboratory experience preferred. We are seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment. We provide on-the-job training for all of our open positions. Our laboratory team is a high-functioning, dedicated group of professionals who work diligently to the highest possible standards.

We currently have the following position(s) available:

  • Full-time, 40-hour/week evening shift positions.

Weekends and holidays are shared on a rotation basis with the team, and coverage is expected approximately every 6 weeks, including holidays on rotation. There is a 15% shift differential for working the weekend. Please indicate your desired shifts on your application.

DHMC and Clinics are offering a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *External applicants only, and certain conditions apply.

Responsibilities

  • Performs functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels and reports. Processes specimens.

  • Obtains blood specimens from patients. Obtains specimen requirement information.

  • Operates the pneumatic tube system (PTS) to ensure timely delivery of laboratory specimens.

  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school graduate required.

  • Coursework toward a college degree preferred.

  • Previous laboratory experience preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

  • None
  • Area of Interest:Allied Health

  • Pay Range:$17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr.

  • FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

  • Job ID:40818

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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