Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

1d • 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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED