Evening Lab Support Assistant – Full-Time

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Lab Support Assistant for full-time evening shift in Boston, MA. You will enter patient orders and demographics into the LIS, label specimens, and prepare them for testing while following safety protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 0–1 years of related work, basic computer literacy, and strong keyboard skills. Prior lab experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Strong keyboard skills required that reflect speed, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer.
• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Keyboard speed

Basic computer literacy

Web-based applications navigation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Lab Support Assistant for full-time evening shift in Boston, MA. You will enter patient orders and demographics into the LIS, label specimens, and prepare them for testing while following safety protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 0–1 years of related work, basic computer literacy, and strong keyboard skills. Prior lab experience is a plus.