Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Keene, NH is seeking a Per Diem Lab Assistant to support Specimen Processing, phlebotomy and patient services. This role involves handling specimens from Inpatient units, Outpatients and regional facilities, with emphasis on accurate data entry, labeling and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, professional environment, complying with departmental policies, and assisting with test requisitions and data retrieval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Advanced computer competency.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine) from Inpatient units, Outpatients and regional facilities.
• Provide customer service and manage demographic data, test requisitions, labels and reports.
• Retrieve and provide data as appropriate and ensure specimen labeling accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, professional environment by following safety guidelines.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Independent work

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team building

Computers

Multitasking

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Administrative Director, and Supervisor of Specimen Procurement and Dispatch Services, primary duties include Specimen Processing, Customer Service, Phlebotomy.Maintain familiarity with computer procedures in order to perform various assigned functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels, and reports. Retrieve and provide data as appropriate.Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.Maintain a safe and professional environment for patients, clients, and employees by adhering to established safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate precautions, safety equipment, and practices.Receive and process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine, etc.) as appropriate from all Inpatient units and Outpatients, Outreach Clients, and other regional healthcare facilities.Evaluate all specimens for adequacy and accuracy. Make sure specimen type and labeling are appropriate.

High school graduate or GED.One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required. Ability to work independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion. Honest, dependable, and have precise attention to detail. Thorough, concise, accurate documentation. Team building skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high volume and stressful environment. Advanced competency with computers required.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $17 - $26.35;
• Work Status: Per Diem Lab Assistant to fill in on weekends/vacations/sick calls. ;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 17379

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.