Lab Medicine Technician II

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Lab Technician to perform specimen preparation, conduct tests, and provide customer service. Ideal candidates have an associate's degree in Science and lab experience. This evening shift role emphasizes quality care and teamwork in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required, Bachelor's preferred with a Science background.
• 6 months of lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens including stamping in and verifying IDs.
• Performs lab tests under supervision and participates in quality control.
• Provides customer service and trains new staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Associates degree in Science

Bachelor's degree preferred in Science

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Performs pre analytical specimen preparation including stamping in, verifying ID, identification, test process and evaluating specimen quality. This will be an evening shift 2:30pm- 11:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs computer functions including order entry, result entry, inquiries and worksheet and/or report maintenance.
• Performs waived moderately and highly complex tests under direction of supervisor, as permitted by regulatory standards.
• Performs daily QC and routine troubleshooting and maintenance of lab instruments and prepares reagents as necessary.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service for provider calling into the lab. Maintains workplace in a neat and orderly fashion and maintains supply inventory to keep work area adequately stocked. Trains new technicians and /or processing staff and interns from academic programs.
• Participates in departmental continuous improvement programs as necessary.

Requirements:

• Associates degree but Bachelors preferred with a Science background
• 6 months of Lab experience

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.