Lab Assistant I

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Blood Bank at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Blood Bank provides essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care across the organization, working closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

Requirements

• GED or HiSET
• Certified Laboratory Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes blood specimens and orders for tests and products.
• Selects appropriate blood products to fill patient orders.
• Performs limited modification of blood products including irradiation, thawing, pooling, freezing and aliquoting.
• Issues blood products to hospital staff performing final product, patient and computer checks.
• Manufactures quality blood components from whole blood and platelet collections.
• Operates centrifuges and specialized laboratory equipment to produce red cell and plasma products.
• Labels blood products.
• Performs QC and instrument maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Onsite parking and shift differential available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED