Lab Assistant - PD

UVM Home Health, Inc.; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Middlebury seeks a Laboratory Assistant for a per diem role, responsible for customer service, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and lab order entry. The position requires a high school diploma, preferred phlebotomy certification, and effective communication skills to support the laboratory's mission.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Phlebotomy Certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
• Obtains specimens for testing according to policies and procedures.
• Processes specimens prior to testing, ensuring quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

This is a per diem role

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 and 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.