Day-Shift Lab Support Assistant — Pathology & Specimens

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is hiring a Lab Support Assistant for a full-time, day shift position. The role focuses on entering patient demographics and test orders, and coordinating slide preparation for pathologist review within a high-volume clinical laboratory.

The job emphasizes accurate filing, safe handling of specimens, adherence to turnaround times, and maintaining a clean work area. Prior lab exposure and basic computer skills are preferred for this essential support position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with computers and basic software.
• Ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographics and test orders into the computer system.
• File slides and blocks in numerical/alphabetical order and maintain accuracy.
• Coordinate slides for pathologist review and ensure proper labeling and tracking.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with patient safety and turnaround times.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Web-based applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is hiring a Lab Support Assistant for a full-time, day shift position. The role focuses on entering patient demographics and test orders, and coordinating slide preparation for pathologist review within a high-volume clinical laboratory.

The job emphasizes accurate filing, safe handling of specimens, adherence to turnaround times, and maintaining a clean work area. Prior lab exposure and basic computer skills are preferred for this essential support position.