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

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

15d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary: Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or 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, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

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