Laboratory Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Lab Assistant to support preanalytical processing and specimen handling in a busy clinical lab. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, accessioning samples, and ensuring proper registration for transport to reference laboratories.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience or training. Strong interpersonal communication and the ability to adapt to rotating schedules are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and listening).
• Ability to work under supervision in a clinical lab environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to lab needs and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support functions and preanalytical processing.
• Accessioning/registration of samples in the lab system.
• Prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership abilities

Verbal/written communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Shift Detail: 2nd shift position available 2pm-8pm, rotating weekends 2pm-10:30pm. Rotating holidays.
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Qualifications

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the lab assistant is responsible for support functions, preanalytical processing, preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories and accessioning/ registration functions.

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory, medical or other related setting OR any experience or training that supports minimum training for the duties above
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.

We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment