Overnight Lab Support Assistant (Part-Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Part-Time Lab Support Assistant for the Overnight Shift in Boston. The role involves entering patient test orders and demographics, preparing specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will handle routine and STAT specimens, maintain a clean work area, and support patient care teams. High school diploma or GED and 0–1 year experience required; keyboard and computer skills essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Strong keyboard skills required reflecting speed, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested, to the appropriate specimen type. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
• Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Retrieves specimens for add on. Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Computer literacy

Web-based applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Part-Time Lab Support Assistant for the Overnight Shift in Boston. The role involves entering patient test orders and demographics, preparing specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will handle routine and STAT specimens, maintain a clean work area, and support patient care teams. High school diploma or GED and 0–1 year experience required; keyboard and computer skills essential.