Laboratory Assistant - Lab Specimen Receiving

Overview:

Sign-On/Retention incentives: $5,000*

 

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

We are seeking candidates for permanent employment in these positions.

 

We currently have openings for full-time Laboratory Assistants at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center located in Lebanon, NH! These positions are located in our Lab Specimen Receiving area:

 

This area is the heart of each section; every sample comes through here for triage, and these lab assistants ensure the best sample is delivered and processed for testing. Customer service and multitasking are critical here. It’s fast-paced, and you’ll never be bored; if you're considering a lab career, this is a great place to see a little bit of everything.

 

Candidates for this position need an HS Diploma or GED, with some college coursework and previous laboratory experience preferred.  We are seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and 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.

 

We currently have full-time and per diem positions available on various shifts.  We will discuss these at the interview.  Please indicate what shift(s) you are interested in on your application.

 

Weekends and holidays are shared on a rotating basis with the team, with coverage expected approximately every 6 weeks, including holidays for all positions.  Weekend shifts include a 15% shift differential.  

 

DHMC and Clinics are offering a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position (excludes per diem positions).  *External applicants only, and certain conditions apply.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

1. Performs functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels and reports. Processes specimens.
2. Obtains blood specimens from patients. Obtains specimen requirement information.
3. Operates the pneumatic tube system (PTS) to ensure timely delivery of laboratory specimens.
4. 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:

• None