Histology Lab Support Specialist

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Lab Support Assistant to enter patient demographics and test orders into the hospital computer system, supporting accurate data entry and patient safety.

You will file slides and blocks, maintain the file system, help prepare specimens for testing, coordinate slide preparation for pathologist review, and ensure timely turnaround times for critical requests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient demographics and test orders into the computer.
• Files slides and blocks and maintains order in filing systems.
• Tracks cases leaving and returning to files with proper documentation.
• Coordinates slides for pathologist review and ensures correct blocks are used for testing.
• Assures policy compliance and timely turnaround times for conferences and final reports.
• Answers the telephone promptly and maintains a clean, stocked work area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Web-based applications

Laboratory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Lab Support Assistant to enter patient demographics and test orders into the hospital computer system, supporting accurate data entry and patient safety.

You will file slides and blocks, maintain the file system, help prepare specimens for testing, coordinate slide preparation for pathologist review, and ensure timely turnaround times for critical requests.