Lab Technician - Specimen Prep & Workflow

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to handle pre-analytical processing of specimens, ensuring proper labeling, and coordinating with laboratory staff. The role requires adherence to safety protocols when handling biohazards and infectious materials, and interaction with clients to resolve specimen-related issues.

Responsibilities include registering tubes, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, and assisting in resolving quality concerns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• ASCP MLA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies correct specimen and labeling requirements for test orders.
• Registers and labels tubes accurately.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens per department policy.
• Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens.
• Resolves specimen problems with technologists and client services.
• Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.

Skills

Attention to safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ASCP MLA preferred

Job description

Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to handle pre-analytical processing of specimens, ensuring proper labeling, and coordinating with laboratory staff. The role requires adherence to safety protocols when handling biohazards and infectious materials, and interaction with clients to resolve specimen-related issues.

Responsibilities include registering tubes, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, and assisting in resolving quality concerns.