Clinical & Pathology Lab Assistant - Accessioning & Prep

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Lab Assistant to support preanalytic processing and accessioning, and to prepare specimens for reference laboratories under supervision. The role involves handling accessioning/registration tasks and contributing to safe, accurate lab operations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of laboratory or related experience, or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory, medical or related setting OR training that supports minimum duties.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe lab environment and meet accreditation standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support functions in the lab under Supervisor direction.
• Preanalytical processing and preparing specimens to send to reference laboratories.
• Accessioning/registration functions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Lab Assistant to support preanalytic processing and accessioning, and to prepare specimens for reference laboratories under supervision. The role involves handling accessioning/registration tasks and contributing to safe, accurate lab operations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of laboratory or related experience, or equivalent training.