Lab Assistant

University of Vermont Medical Center; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Time-off plans

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Middlebury, VT is hiring a Lab Assistant for night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours weekly. The role covers lab customer service, phlebotomy, order entry and specimen processing, with duties to ship samples to Reference Labs.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification is highly recommended; strong English literacy, basic computer entry skills and good interpersonal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred; experience a plus.
• Good interpersonal communication and computer entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional lab customer service to all stakeholders.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens for testing.
• Enter orders and handle patient information and test results accurately.
• Process specimens and ship to reference laboratories per policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy Certification

Phlebotomy Experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Computer entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Lab AssistantApply: Middlebury, VT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0090671Building Name: PMC - Porter Medical CenterLocation Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury VermontRegularDepartment: Porter - Laboratory Support ServicesFull TimeStandard Hours: 36Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72Shift: NightPrimary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AMWeekend Needs: As ScheduledSalary Range: Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25Recruiter: Cindy Reichard**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 Service2) Phlebotomist3) 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 languageHigh School Diploma or equivalent **EXPERIENCE:**Phlebotomy Certification from a nationally recognized agency is highly recommendedPhlebotomy experience is a plusWorking knowledge of medical terminology desirableComputer entry or word processing skills requiredGood interpersonal communication skills requiredApproximately six months to a year is required to learn the job for satisfactory performance. The Laboratory Director will evaluate this.This is a bargaining union position.