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Lab Assistant

Part-time

University of Vermont Health

Middlebury, VTPart-time$21.03–31.25/hrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today
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At a glance

Compensation
$21.03–31.25/hr
Location
Middlebury, VT
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Laboratory Assistant provides exceptional customer service, obtains specimens, enters lab orders, processes specimens, and ships samples while collaborating with staff and participating in continuing education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServicePhlebotomyLab Order EntrySpecimen ProcessingShipment CoordinationComputer EntryWord ProcessingMedical TerminologyInterpersonal Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentEnglish Language AbilityPhlebotomy CertificationPhlebotomy Experience

Full job description

Lab Assistant

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0089423

Category:

Clinical Lab

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Health Care Partner:

Porter Medical Center

Location:

115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753

Department:

Porter - Laboratory Support Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day/Eve-8hr

Hours:

3:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Hours per Week:

30

Weekend Needs:

Every Third

Pay Rate:

$21.03 - $31.25 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Considering internal, department only candidates.

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

SHIFT DETAILS:

Shifts vary from 3 hours in length to 6 hours.

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

  • Computer entry or word processing skills required

  • Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable

  • 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.

BENEFITS:

This role qualifies for full-time benefits.

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