Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant for Specimen Receiving to support the Lab-Phlebotomy team. The role involves specimen processing, phlebotomy, data entry, and maintaining safety and accuracy in a high-volume setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Prior clinical lab experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine, etc.) as appropriate.
• Retrieve and provide data as appropriate and operate data entry tasks.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment per established safety guidelines.
• Receive and process specimens from Inpatient units, Outpatients, and regional facilities.
• Evaluate specimens for adequacy and accuracy—ensure labeling is correct.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving

Cheshire Medical Center · Lab-Phlebotomy

Keene , NH

Allied Health

Per Diem , Varied , Per Diem Lab Assistant to fill in on weekends/vacations/sick calls.

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.