Laboratory Assistant

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is hiring for a full-time laboratory technician position in their Holistic Hematology Department. The role involves performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and quality control in a busy hospital environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and previous training in laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Basic computer skills needed; Meditech experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory work including phlebotomy on adults and children.
• Conduct quality control and specimen processing under supervision.
• Handle patient registration and lab document filing.

Skills

Fluency in English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days:M-F 15:00 pm - 23:30 pm, On-call, Rotating wknds and Hol

Category:Allied Health

Department:Hematology

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The CHA Laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation

Job Purpose:Performs routine laboratory work, with supervision, for which there are well established procedures and minimal steps. This work contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory. Works mainly at the CHA Cambridge Hospital laboratory, but may need to perform some duties at the CHA Somerville Hospital Laboratory as needed.

Duties and responsibilities include:*performing phlebotomy on adults and children *performing quality control and assigned technical work under direct supervision *registration of patients *performing such activities as specimen processing, labeling and preparation of specimens as required; creating site batches *performing assigned technical work under the direct supervision of a manager. Assigned duties may include but not limited to: a. centrifugation of specimens b. preparation and staining of slides c. performing point-of-care waived testing d. labeling of tubes/slides for testing e. storage and retrieval of specimens f. processing/planting specimens for Microbiology *filing and photocopying of documents *performing computer functions *answering telephone calls for the department *transporting supplies from the lab storeroom to keep work area adequately stocked *on-call responsibilities *preparing specimens for send-out

Qualifications:Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED Additional preferences: 1.previousscience course education 2.fluencyin the English language 3.basiccomputer skills;Meditechexperience preferred 4.phlebotomytraining and experience

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.