Lab Assistant - per diem
Middlebury, VT 
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Job Description
Job Details
Job Ref:
R0064276
Category:
Clinical Lab Technician
Employment Type:
Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
Location:
115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT
Department:
Porter - Laboratory Support Services
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Variable
Hours:
Variable - Variable
Hours per Week:
0
Weekend Needs:
As Scheduled
Pay Rate:
$16.03 - $24.04 per hour

At Porter Medical Center we are improving the health of our community, one patient at a time.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

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.

stablished 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

Learn more:

Why join Porter Medical Center?

About the UVM Health Network:

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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