Laboratory Assistant

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Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Administrative Director, and Supervisor of Specimen Procurement and Dispatch Services, primary duties include Specimen Processing, Customer Service, Phlebotomy. Maintain familiarity with computer procedures in order to perform various assigned functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels, and reports. Retrieve and provide data as appropriate. Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures. Maintain a safe and professional environment for patients, clients, and employees by adhering to established safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate precautions, safety equipment, and practices. Receive and process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine, etc.) as appropriate from all Inpatient units and Outpatients, Outreach Clients, and other regional healthcare facilities. Evaluate all specimens for adequacy and accuracy. Make sure specimen type and labeling are appropriate.

High school graduate or GED. One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required. Ability to work independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion. Honest, dependable, and have precise attention to detail. Thorough, concise, accurate documentation. Team building skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high volume and stressful environment. Advanced competency with computers required.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $17 - $26.35;
• Work Status: PER DIEM - Varied. Saturday rotation 8a-1p;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 17228

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

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