Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving- Laboratory, per diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health invites applications for a per diem Laboratory Assistant role in Keene, NH. Under supervision, you will perform specimen processing, phlebotomy, and accurate data handling for inpatient and outpatient samples.

You will ensure proper labeling, participate in safety procedures, and maintain documentation and confidentiality in a busy, high-volume lab environment. Weekend Saturday shifts are included as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

• Specimen Processing, Customer Service, Phlebotomy.
• Maintain familiarity with computer procedures 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 safety guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential material handling

Computer proficiency

Team building

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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 - Varied. Saturday rotation 8a-1p;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 17228

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 Affirminative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.