Laboratory Assistant

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

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant performs four essential roles in the function of the Laboratory:

• 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 UVMH
• 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.