Medical Lab Assistant- Specimen Processing - 8AM-430PM

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to join their dynamic team in Newton. This role involves performing clerical and technical duties, including patient registration and specimen processing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate handling of samples and effective communication with staff. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive team setting, with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to patient care. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

PTO

Free Parking

Supportive Team Environment

Easy Commute

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory processing or healthcare experience preferred.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient registration and ordering tests accurately.
• Sort and prioritize samples received at the Front Window.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory and clinical staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Computer Skills

Typing (25 WPM)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Modular Pre-Analytics (MPA) System

Job description

Medical Lab Assistant - Specimen Processing - 8AM-4:30PM

Medical Lab Assistant - Specimen Processing - 8AM-4:30PM

Apply remote type: Onsite | Location: Newton-MA | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago | Requisition ID: RQ4017825 | Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. This position reports to the Lab Central Processing Supervisor. Responsibilities include patient registration, ordering tests, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and timely communication with laboratory and clinical staff. Hours: Monday through Friday 8AM-4:30PM, rotating weekends and holidays.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers:

• An opportunity to work in a supportive team environment!
• A great way to learn and expand skills in the Lab!
• Excellent Benefits and PTO!
• An easy commute, just minutes off of I95 in Newton!
• Free Parking!

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

1. Greets and assists visitors at the Front Window.
2. Follows the NWH and Laboratory CareFirst Standards of Performance.
3. Sorts, prioritizes, and receives samples that arrive at the Front Window and through the pneumatic tube system.
4. Patient Registration & Ordering: Accurately enters information from lab requisition (including patient name, DOB, unit number, requesting area, insurance information, time sample drawn, physician’s name, tubes received, tests requested, general comments) into registration and ordering systems.
5. Affixes bar-coded labels to requisition and tubes.
6. Transports bar-coded specimens to technical areas for testing.
7. Transports bar-coded samples to centrifuges for further decanting and storage.
8. Responds to routine telephone inquiries regarding patient test results and laboratory services.
9. Operates the Modular Pre-Analytics (MPA) System.
10. Processes add-ons: locates sample, adds tests to original accession number.
11. QC requisitions after Registration and Order Entry.
12. Sorts and files lab requisitions in alphabetical order.
13. Follows departmental protocols to capture errors (LIS Error tracking System, Safety Report, etc.).
14. Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
15. Assists senior MLAs and laboratory management with special projects related to specimen processing.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by Senior MLA or Supervisor, including preparing lab reports and pick-up of lab samples throughout the Medical Office Building.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous laboratory processing, healthcare, and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Windows software.
• Minimum 25 WPM typing required.

Required Skills:

• Good communication skills to effectively interact with laboratory and hospital staff.
• Ability to work accurately under stress, time constraints, and heavy workload demands.
• Produce quality work within a reasonable timeframe.
• Neat and orderly work habits.
• Attention to details.
• Manual dexterity and visual accuracy.
• Ability to efficiently move samples throughout the lab over the course of a shift.
• Accurate computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a clinical laboratory setting handling potentially biohazard specimens like body fluids, blood, urine, and CSF.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach forward, overhead, low, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Ability to occasionally carry weights between 5 to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work under occasional unpleasant or irritating odors during pre-analytic specimen processing.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.