Pathology Laboratory Assistant - Dermatopathology

Massachusetts General Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Newton, MA, is looking for a Lab Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties. Responsibilities include receiving and processing patient specimens and ensuring accurate communication with clinicians. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior lab or customer service experience, along with strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience required.
• Strong ability to work accurately under time constraints.
• Dependability and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labeling and preservation of specimens.
• Work closely with technologists to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Summary: Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision, reporting to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include the receipt, accessioning, centrifugation, and decanting of patient specimens, as well as communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
• Work closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

N/A

Experience

• Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under the stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
• Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.