Lab Support Assistant, Part-Time, 24hr, Overnight Shift

About the Role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This is a part-time, 24-hour overnight shift position.

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 testing.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience.

Skills

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical staff, and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical staff.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and requires standing and/or moving around through the majority of the shift.

Pay

The base hourly wage range for this position is $20.90 - $28.13. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.