Pathology Laboratory Assistant II

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Pathology Laboratory Assistant II performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required
Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.
Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
Work closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately.
Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
Organize patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review.
Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments.
Clean and maintain lab equipment.