Laboratory Assistant

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Dartmouth Health
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Overview

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 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 are offering the following sign-on/retention incentives for our open full-time positions:

  • A $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time day shift.
  • A $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time evening shift.
  • A $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time night shift.

We currently have the following position(s) available:

  • Full-time, 40-hours/week evening-shift position working Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.
  • Per diem, day-shift position - Strong Internal Identified

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


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.



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
  • Area of Interest: Allied Health
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
  • Job ID: 29238

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.


There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.

Date Posted: 16 May 2025
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