Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory's four core functions: lab customer service, phlebotomy, order entry, and specimen processing. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with policies, and collaboration with technologists and staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining specimens, processing and shipping to reference labs, and maintaining quality through established procedures.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certification from a nationally recognized agency is highly recommended.
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Good interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Lab Customer Service to stakeholders.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Handle lab order entry including patient information and test results.
• Process specimens prior to testing and ensure quality.
• Ship specimens to reference labs as needed.
• Collaborate with coworkers and staff across departments.
• Support continuing education and departmental development.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Word processing

Job description

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory's four core functions: lab customer service, phlebotomy, order entry, and specimen processing. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with policies, and collaboration with technologists and staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining specimens, processing and shipping to reference labs, and maintaining quality through established procedures.