Laboratory Assistant (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant healthcare network that values every moment. As a lab assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting laboratory functions, ensuring quality patient care through efficient specimen processing and testing. This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organization that prioritizes employee growth and community health. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you will contribute to impactful healthcare solutions while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and advancing your career, this role is your moment to shine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a Medical or Lab Assistant.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and maintain a safe lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support functions including specimen processing and testing.
• Perform maintenance required by the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Inventory Control

Specimen Processing

Flexibility

Pneumatic Tube Operation

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 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.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employees alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

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. Performance of waived and moderate complexity testing, inventory control and management, specimen storage and retrieval. Performs maintenance required by laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• One (1) Year as a Medical or Lab Assistant or demonstrated experience in laboratory
• 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.
• Ability to operate a pneumatic tube system

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.