Lab Assistant Per Diem

at University of Vermont Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Lab Assistant Per Diem

Job Ref:

R0089420

Category:

Clinical Lab

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Health Care Partner:

Porter Medical Center

Location:

115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753

Department:

Porter – Laboratory Support Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Variable

Hours:

-

Hours per Week:

0

Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled

Pay Rate:

$21.03 – $31.25 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

This is a per diem role with varied hours/shifts and no benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Laboratory Assistant performs four essential roles in the function of the Laboratory:

1) Lab Customer Service

2) Phlebotomist

3) 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

EDUCATION:

Able to read, write and speak the English language

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

+ stablished 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