Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Lab Operations

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

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.