Pathology Laboratory Assistant II

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

3d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision and reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receiving, accessioning, centrifuging, and decanting patient specimens, as well as communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and by phone. The position does not require patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; experience cannot substitute for this education requirement.
1–2 years of previous laboratory, healthcare, and/or customer service experience required.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with individuals in the laboratory and hospital.
Ability to multitask and work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload demands.
Dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization, problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with labeling, preservation, and fixation of specimens.
Work with technologists to ensure specimens are processed accurately and on time.
Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
Organize patient specimens and assay worksheets or printouts for testing and technologist review.
Use LIMS to upload documents and enter critical data or comments.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
Receive, accession, centrifuge, and decant patient specimens.
Communicate with clinicians at the Front Window and by phone.