Lab Assistant [Evening – 3:00pm]
STI · Cambridge, MA · 5 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Assists with the required processing of laboratory specimens including but not limited to verification of specimen identification, requisition entry when necessary, centrifugation, and pouring of aliquots.
- Performs a variety of clerical and technical procedures to prepare specimens for processing, result review, and verification.
- Answers phones, and assists with providing test result information to physicians.
- Checks inventory of supplies, and notifies supervisor when ordering may be necessary.
- Maintains work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
- Operates computer for required applications.
- Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies; adheres to established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Works closely with technical and clerical staff to maintain communication related to patient tests/processing.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent, with reading skills verified at ninth grade level or better.
- Six months of laboratory experience preferred.
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to work independently on assigned tasks.
BILH Coversheet Required
COVID Vaccines + Booster and 2024-2025 flu vaccine required at time of submission (declinations not accepted).
Local candidates required
Cannot have worked perm/travel for any Beth Israel facility within the past year.