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Mass General Brigham

Pathology Laboratory Assistant - Dermatopathology

Mass General Brigham, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165

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

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.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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 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%)

Work Location 2 Wells Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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