About this role
Building Name: PMC - Porter Medical Center
Location Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont
Regular
Department: Porter - Laboratory Services
Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
Standard Hours: 0
Biweekly Scheduled Hours:
Shift: Variable
Primary Shift: -
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25
Recruiter: Cindy Reichard
Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.
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
This is a bargaining union position.