Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving- Laboratory

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 75,504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing, data entry, and customer service in a fast-paced setting. Duties include phlebotomy tasks, proper labeling, and ensuring accurate reports for inpatient and outpatient clients across regional facilities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and reliable computer proficiency. Prior lab experience is preferred and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required as minimum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Advanced computer proficiency required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing and distribution in a timely manner.
• Handle demographics, test requisitions, labels and reports data entry.
• Retrieve and provide data as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies and safety guidelines.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Laboratory LIS

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: Monday-Friday, 10a-630p, occasional Saturdays 8a-1p;
• Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17227

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.

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