Lab Assistant

## Lab Assistant Apply:
Middlebury, VT:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R0090671

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

Hours:

36

Biweekly Scheduled

Hours:

72

Shift: Night Primary

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AMWeekend Needs:
As Scheduled Salary Range:
Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25

Recruiter:
Cindy Reichard
** Shift note:
** This is for the night shift with primary hours of 7:00PM - 7:30AM Thursday, Friday and Saturday's nights. It is a 36 hour per week position.  
** This position is eligible for the following differentials:
** Evening: $3/hour, Night: $5/hour, Weekend Eve: $5.00. Weekend Night: $7.00  
** Please note this position is eligible for full benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 403(b) plan with employer contribution, and time-off plans.
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* 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 UVMHN* ## 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 Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable

Computer entry or word processing skills required

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.