Lab Support Assistant

Overview

Lab Support Assistant, 40hrs Full-Time, 2pm-10:30pm – Boston, MA

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Gathering patient test orders approvals from medical directors of pathology areas and entering results into the computer system.

• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested, to the appropriate specimen type. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
• Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Retrieves specimens for add on. Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

• Laboratory experience.

• Written Communications:
  Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications:
  Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge:
  Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work:
  Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service:
  Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Employee may need to stand and/or move around through most of the shift.

$20.90 – $28.13

The pay range listed is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, and overtime pay, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, all staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job details

• Employment:
  Full-time
• Hours/Week: 40
• Shift: Evening
• Category:
  Laboratory
• Req

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215