Laboratory Assistant

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the lab assistant is responsible for support functions, preanalytical processing, preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories, and accessioning/registration functions. Performance of waived and moderate complexity testing, inventory control and management, specimen storage and retrieval. Performs maintenance required by laboratory.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• One(1) Year as a Medical or Lab Assistant or demonstrated experience in laboratory
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Ability to operate a pneumatic tube system

Responsibilities

• support functions
• preanalytical processing
• preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories
• accessioning/registration functions
• Performance of waived and moderate complexity testing
• inventory control and management
• specimen storage and retrieval
• Performs maintenance required by laboratory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees