Pathology Lab Assistant II

Pathology Lab Assistant II

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions -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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

• Licenses and Credentials

Experience

• Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

• Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

• Remote Type

• Onsite

• Work Location

• 1153 Centre Street

• Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

• Employee Type

• Regular

• Work Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Pay Range

• 17.71 - 25.28/Hourly

• Grade

• 3

• 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.