Laboratory Assistant

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support lab operations, phlebotomy, order entry and specimen processing in a patient-centered environment.

You will provide excellent service to patients and staff, perform specimen collection, ensure accurate data entry, and collaborate with technologists to maintain quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens for testing according to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform lab customer service and support the needs of the laboratory and customers.
• Process specimens prior to testing ensuring quality and adherence to procedures.
• Handle lab order entry including patient information and test results.
• Ship specimens to Reference Labs and collaborate with staff across the organization.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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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 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.