Laboratory Assistant
Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization(BWPO)

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Date: November 2022

Job Code: 001823 Grade: FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to (title): Lab Operations Director Reviewed by (HR):

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Responsibilities include specimen archiving, equipment maintenance, stocking material, specimen archiving, and other responsibilities as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.

• Stocks and rotates material, reviews packing slips and removes boxes appropriately from the lab.

• Specimen archiving and receiving.

• Lab cleanup including but not limited to benchtops, centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers.

• Identifies and removes expired material appropriately.

• Performs moderate or waived testing as needed.

• Other responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.)

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Windows software.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.)

• Has reliable means of transportation to travel to and from the Cancer Center as this will be an expectation on some occasions.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and other members of the organization.

• Promotes a positive working environment and demonstrates an appropriate level of professionalism.

• Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.

• Neat and orderly work habits.

• Attention to detail.

• Manual dexterity and visual accuracy.

• Energy level sufficient to on occasion spend many hours per day "moving" samples or delivered material boxes.

• Accurate computer skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to communicate with patients and laboratory and clinical staff.

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

These are required of all staff, regardless of position. Do not remove these standards.

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWPO/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWPO and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Windows software.

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