Lab Assistant Generalist - SF1
Mass General Brigham · Jamaica Plain-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $19.76–$29.35 an hourAbout $41,101–$61,048 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Part time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- rotating
Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
from the posting - EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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- ExperienceNot mentioned
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High school diploma or equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Laboratory internship or equivalentrequired
Internship or equivalent 0-1 year required
from the posting - Specimen handling and processingrequired
Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens
from the posting - Laboratory safety proceduresrequired
Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.
from the posting - Specimen labeling and registrationrequired
Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate.
from the posting - Centrifuge operationrequired
Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.
from the posting - CAP competenciesrequired
Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.
from the posting - Hospital laboratory experiencepreferred
Experience in a hospital Laboratory 3-5 years preferred
from the posting - Medical Laboratory Assistant certificationpreferred
Medical Laboratory Assistant [MLA(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
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Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory, performing various clerical and preprocessing duties, and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools. Performs pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff, and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and ensuring delivery of those specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Also responsible for assisting client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-PATIENT SAFETY
Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others to include as appropriate:
1. Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene. Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers. Demonstrates effective communication “hand offs” between providers, shifts, departments, etc. Demonstrates use of proper precautions including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
2. Is responsible for demonstrating workflow and procedure knowledge with management, co-workers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
3. Is responsible to and receives direction from the management team, which may consist of the administrator, coordinator, manager, supervisor, or work unit lead.
4. Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.
-JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.
2. Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate.
3. Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.
4. Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements, as appropriate.
5. Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.
6. Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.
Qualifications
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.76 - $29.35/Hourly
Grade
SF1004
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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