Lab Technician, Specimen Processing

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Team Leader processes specimens, routes specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis, differentiates approximately 1000 tests currently on file, and is familiar with the patient and specimen requirements for these tests. He/she responds to telephone inquiries from laboratory personnel, physicians, or other interested parties and resolves a variety of routine problems. The specimen processor accepts specimens delivered by patients and verifies proper collection and identification. Performs computer data entry by ordering or resulting tests, reviewing patient information, and receiving specimens. Performs some clinical assays (urinalysis and blood gases) and the associated supporting work for use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Special assignments may include training of new employees. Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays. Phlebotomy may be required.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications:
 

Education:  Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science OR an Associate degree including laboratory internship at an institution certified by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
 
Licensure, Certification, Registration:  Required with Associates degree, must be eligible for certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel. 
 
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:  

• Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used.

• Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.

• Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer.

• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to met deadlines.

• Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.

• Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Experience:  Preferred but not required.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is now offering up to a $7,000 signing bonus for our Lab Tech position.

Important Details:

Signing Bonuses are paid out in two payments. You will receive your first payment (half of the total amount) of upon completion of the first 30 days of hire and your second payment (half of the total amount) upon completion of 6 months of hire. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.

To be eligible:

• Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.

• Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. Per Diem roles are not eligible.

• If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.
• Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organizations hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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