Lab Support Assistant, Full-Time 40 Hrs, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking a Lab Support Assistant in Boston for a full-time 40-hour evening shift (3pm-11:30pm). You will enter patient test orders and demographics into the system, ensure proper specimen labeling, and help maintain a safe, organized lab environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–1 years of related experience, and strong keyboard skills with basic computer literacy. Prior lab experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years related work experience required.
• Strong keyboard skills with speed and accuracy.
• Familiarity with basic computer systems and web apps.

Aufgaben

• Enter patient demographics and test orders into the computer and label specimens.
• Process and aliquot specimens to meet service goals and maintain specimen integrity.
• Answer the telephone promptly and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

English communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Lab Support Assistant, Full-Time 40 hours, 3pm-1130pm

Job Description: Job Summary: Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested , to the appropriate specimen type. 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.
• Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range: $20.90 - $28.13

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled