Laboratory Assistant (Full-time), Lab Specimen Receiving - Various Shifts
Dartmouth HealthOverview Interested in becoming a Laboratory Assistant at DHMC in Lebanon?? Training is provided! We currently have openings for full-time Laboratory Assistants at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center! These positions are located in our Lab Specimen Receiving area: This area of the lab is the heart of each section – every sample comes through here to be triaged and the role of these lab assistants is to ensure that the best sample is delivered and processed for testing. Customer service and the ability to multi-task are really important skills for this area. It’s fast-paced and you’ll never be bored; if you are thinking of entering the lab as a career this is a good place to see a little bit of everything. We currently have positions open on our evening shifts. The evening shift positions receive a 10% shift differential. Weekends are shared on rotation with the team, and coverage would be expected about every 6 weeks. There is a 15% shift differential for working the weekend. Candidates for this position need to have obtained their HS Diploma or GED, with some college coursework and previous laboratory experience preferred. We are looking for candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and we provide on-the-job training for all of our open positions. Our laboratory team is a high-functioning, dedicated team of professionals who work hard to highest possible standard. Please indicate your desired shifts on your application. The Lab Assistant receives laboratory specimens from inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and from outside institutions. Responsibilities Performs functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels and reports. Processes specimens. Obtains blood specimens from patients. Obtains specimen requirement information. Operates pneumatic tube system (PTS) to ensure timely delivery of laboratory specimens. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications High school graduate required. Coursework toward college degree preferred. Previous laboratory experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment. Required Licensure/Certifications None Area of Interest: Allied Health Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr. FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week Job ID: 13967 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 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.