CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT



3:00 PM to 11:30 PM


FULL TIME


Shift Differential Eligible


The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general


supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning,


centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window


and over the phone for this position.



Position Duties:



• Greets and assists visitors to the Front Window.


• Sorts and prioritizes samples that arrive at the Front Window and the pneumatic tube system.


• Receives patient specimens:


o Retrieves electronic orders by scanning bar-coded specimens, verify information in the


system matches the labels, and update collection date/time, if necessary.


• Accessions patient specimens:


o Accurately enters information from requisition (including patient name, unit number,


requesting area, time sample drawn, physician's name, tubes received, tests requested,


general comments) into computer.


o Affixes bar-coded labels to requisition and tubes.


• Operate automated pre-analytic sample processing instrumentation


• Transfers samples from racks to centrifuges and decant station.


• Decants and sorts specimens.


• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding patient test results and related information as part of the


general laboratory workflow.


• Processes add-on requests:


o Locates sample, add tests to the accession, and responds to electronic request from the


provider.


• Faxes reports as requested per lab protocol.


• May pre-process specimens for testing.


• Sorts and files any requisitions.


• Follows department Cancel, Credit, Refuse protocols.


• Assists laboratory management with special projects relating to Front Office operations as assigned.


• Maintains safe and clean working environment.



Qualifications

Job Requirements:



• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Previous laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience preferred.


• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Windows software.



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.