Blood Bank Lab Assistant — Night Shift (20 hrs)

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join the Blood Bank at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This part-time role involves handling transfusion service tasks and manufacturing blood components for patient care.

The position supports the Blood Bank operations during the 3rd shift, with 20 hours per week and responsibilities across transfusion services and component manufacturing.

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET is required.
• Certified Laboratory Assistant certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes blood specimens and orders for tests and products. Selects appropriate blood products to fill patient orders. Performs limited modification of blood products including irradiation, thawing, pooling, freezing and aliquoting.
• Manufactures quality blood components from whole blood and platelet collections. Operates centrifuges and specialized laboratory equipment to produce red cell and plasma products. Labels blood products. Performs QC and instrument maintenance.

Education

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certified Laboratory Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join the Blood Bank at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This part-time role involves handling transfusion service tasks and manufacturing blood components for patient care.

The position supports the Blood Bank operations during the 3rd shift, with 20 hours per week and responsibilities across transfusion services and component manufacturing.