Laboratory Specimen Processing Technician I

University of Vermont Health Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) seeks a Specimen Processing Technician I to support daily operations in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will perform clerical, technical, and sample processing across clinical testing areas, triaging samples for multiple divisions including Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology, Cytogenetics, and Flow Cytometry.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; laboratory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily operation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine divisions.
• Performs clerical, technical, and sample processing for clinical testing areas.
• Triage multiple sample types for Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology, Cytogenetics, and Flow Cytometry.

Skills

Clerical skills

Sample processing

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Laboratory - Specimen Accession

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Evening-8Hr

Primary Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $21.69 Mid $27.95 Max $34.20

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the daily operation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine divisions. The Specimen Processing Technician I performs clerical, technical, and sample processing for the clinical testing areas. Staff triage multiple sample types for the Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology, Cytogenetics, and Flow Cytometry.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory experience preferred.

WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.

BENEFITS:

• We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
• This is a bargaining union position.