Laboratory Assistant

Location: Northern

## Laboratory Assistant Apply:
Middlebury, Vermont:
Part time:
Posted Yesterday:
R0090672

Building Name: PMC
- Porter Medical Center Location Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont Regular Department :
Porter
- Laboratory Support Services Part Time Standard

Hours:

20

Biweekly Scheduled

Hours:

Shift: Day Primary

Shift: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMWeekend Needs:
As Scheduled Salary Range:
Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25

Recruiter:
Cindy Reichard
** Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.*
* ** JOB DESCRIPTION**:

The Laboratory Assistant performs four essential roles in the function of the Laboratory:
1)     Lab Customer Service2)     Phlebotomist3)     Lab Order Entry including handling of patient information and test results.
4)     Specimen Processing and Shipment of samples to Reference Labs  
* Provides exceptional customer service to all stakeholders in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Laboratory and UVMH
* Obtains specimens for testing according to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
* Performs administrative duties to meet the needs of the laboratory department and the customers served by the laboratory
* Processes specimens prior to testing, ensuring quality and adhering to established policies and procedures
* Works collaboratively with coworkers, technologists and other staff within department and in other departments throughout the organization
* Uses a variety of communication skills to meet the needs of the laboratory department and the customers served by the laboratory
* Participates in continuing education and departmental development functions to support professional growth and departmental initiatives  
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* EDUCATION:

** Able to read, write and speak the English language

High School Diploma or equivalent  
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* EXPERIENCE:

** Phlebotomy Certification from a nationally recognized agency is highly recommended

Phlebotomy experience is a plus Computer entry or word processing skills required

Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable

Good interpersonal communication skills required

Approximately six months to a year is required to learn the job for satisfactory performance. The Laboratory Director will evaluate this.

This is a bargaining union position.