Laboratory Assistant

Building Name: Porter - Porter Medical Center Location Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont Regular Department: Porter - Laboratory Support Services Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekend Needs: Rotating Salary Range: Min $16.03 Mid $20.04 Max $24.04 Recruiter: Cindy Reichard At Porter Medical Center we are improving the health of our community, one patient at a time. 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 SHIFT NOTE: Weekend rotation is part of the job requirement and will occasionally need to cover other shifts as needed. EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION: Able to read, write and speak the English language High School Diploma or equivalent Phlebotomy certification or eligibility and achievement of within one year of hire. EXPERIENCE: 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. Benefit Eligible: Our employees make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion to those in a time of need. We are proud to extend this culture of caring back to our employees and their families by providing a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. Benefits (uvmhealth.org) LEARN MORE: Why join Porter Medical Center? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_akNAx31lA About the UVM Health Network: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network The University of Vermont Health Network/Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon.

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