Lab Assistant Generalist - SF1

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant Generalist handles laboratory specimens and facilitates workflow into and out of the laboratory. The role performs clerical and preprocessing duties, communicates with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients, and completes the pre-analytical preparation of specimens. The position handles biohazardous and infectious materials while following appropriate safety precautions and is responsible for accurate processing and delivery of specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. It also assists client services and technical associates in addressing specimen quality and integrity concerns. The position does not require patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Internship or equivalent experience of 0–1 year required.
Adherence to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Demonstrate annual CAP competencies in every area worked.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Assistant credential (MLA(ASCP)) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
3–5 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

Follow hospital and departmental safety precautions, including hand hygiene, patient-identification procedures, effective handoffs, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge of workflows and procedures to management, coworkers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
Receive direction from the management team, including administrators, coordinators, managers, supervisors, or work unit leads.
Attend and participate in appropriate classes, meetings, committees, and continuing education.
Verify that specimens and labeling meet test-order requirements.
Register and label tubes accurately, as appropriate.
Centrifuge and aliquot specimens according to department policy.
Sort, store, and deliver specimens according to department and specimen requirements.
Work with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.
Answer telephones and provide assistance as needed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process patient-specimen information.