Lab Assistant

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Time-off plans

Job summary

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center is seeking a night-shift phlebotomist for a 36-hour week in Vermont. Responsibilities include lab customer service, specimen collection, order entry, and specimen processing to ensure accurate test results.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and patient care, with opportunities for ongoing education and department development.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and patient specimen handling are essential.
• Experience with lab order entry and results is preferred.
• Strong English reading/writing and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lab Customer Service duties and phlebotomy during shifts.
• Enter lab orders and handle patient information accurately.
• Process specimens and prepare shipments to reference labs.
• Provide courteous service to stakeholders and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with technologists and other staff to support operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Lab order entry

Specimen processing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy certification (recommended)

Job description

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

• Lab Customer Service
• Phlebotomist
• Lab Order Entry including handling of patient information and test results.
• 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.