Pathology Laboratory Assistant II

Massachusetts General Hospital; Newton (MA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses and recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

The General Hospital Corporation in Newton, MA is seeking a lab support associate to perform a range of clerical and technical tasks under supervision. You will assist with accessioning and processing specimens, interact with clinicians, and help maintain lab documentation and equipment.

Responsibilities include working with technologists, managing inventory, and using the LIMS system to ensure accurate data entry and timely processing. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is valuable.

Formación

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with lab staff and hospital personnel.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, accuracy and prioritization to meet testing deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and customer-service mindset essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
• Work with technologists to ensure timely and accurate processing of specimens.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimens and worksheets for testing and review.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Prioritization

Problem solving

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Herramientas

LIMS

Descripción del empleo

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• 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 or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No

Licenses and CredentialsExperiencePrevious laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required

• 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 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/assist 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 Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2 Wells Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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