Lab Assistant

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 AM

Weekend 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.

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

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.