Building Name:

PMC•

Porter Medical Center Location Address:

115

Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont Regular Department:

Porter•

Laboratory Support Services Part Time Standard Hours:

30

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

60

Shift:

Day/Eve-8

Hr Primary Shift:

3:00 PM•9:30

PM Weekend Needs:

Every Third Salary Range:

Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25

Recruiter:

Cindy Reichard Considering internal, department only candidates.

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 DETAILS

Shifts vary from 3 hours in length to 6 hours.

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.

BENEFITS

This role qualifies for full-time benefits. This is a bargaining union position.