Children’s Hospital Boston Hiring for Lab Processing Tech at Boston, Massachusetts Full Time

71060BRJob Posting Title:Lab Processing TechDepartment:Lab Medicine-Lab ControlAutoReqId:71060BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:20 Job Posting Category:Laboratory MedicineJob Posting Description: The Lab Processing Technician is responsible for the following:

• Performs pre‑analytical specimen processing including stamping in, verifying I.D., identifying tests, and evaluating specimen quality and appropriate test set up.

• Performs computer order entry and inquiry functions.

• Provides courteous and timely customer service to providers calling into the lab.

• Performs, documents, and evaluates daily QC and follows procedure when QC is out of range. Performs routine operation and maintenance of instrumentation in the work area such as centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.

• Maintains workplace in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Continuously monitors specimen workflow. Ensures quick response for STAT and other timed tests.

• Participates in departmental continuous improvement projects as necessary.

  The Lab Processing Technician I must have the following:

• Requires a high school level of educational development and three to six months of work experience.

• Work requires the skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.

• Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

• NOTE: For Blood Bank Employees – Successful completion of the hospital’s Trustworthiness and Reliability assessment. Unescorted access to the Blood Bank Irradiators is a requirement of the position.

  Physical Requirements of the Job

• Work requires frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Work requires occasionally carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.

• Work requires frequently stooping and bending, sitting and standing

• Work requires frequently reaching and grasping objects below and at shoulder

  Shift: Sat and Sun 7am-5:30pm Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular