Laboratory Assistant - Lab Specimen Receiving

Overview

Sign-On / Retention incentives : $5,000

Interested in becoming a Laboratory Assistant at DHMC in Lebanon?? Training is provided!

We are seeking candidates looking for permanent employment for our positions.

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 multitask are critical 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 the following position(s) available :

• Full-time, 40-hours / week evening-shift positions

Weekends and holidays are shared on a rotation basis with the team, and coverage is expected approximately every 6 weeks, including holidays on rotation. There is a 15% shift differential for working the weekend. Please indicate your desired shifts on your application.

DHMC and Clinics are offering a $5,000 sign-on / retention bonus for this position.

Candidates for this position need to have obtained their HS Diploma or GED, with some college coursework and previous laboratory experience preferred. We are seeking candidates who possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment. We provide on-the-job training for all of our open positions. Our laboratory team is a high-functioning, dedicated group of professionals who work diligently to the highest possible standards.

Responsibilities

Performs functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels and reports. Processes specimens.

Obtains blood specimens from patients. Obtains specimen requirement information.

Operates the pneumatic tube system (PTS) to ensure timely delivery of laboratory specimens.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduate required.

Coursework toward a college degree preferred.

Previous laboratory experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment required.

Required Licensure / Certifications

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 : 32328

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.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.