Histology Assistant I
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Reports directly to the Histology Assistant Section Lead. Assures total compliance with TJC and CAP guidelines during all procedures. Must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems exchange information receive instructions establish protocols and process information concerning cases.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 or comments.
Clean and maintain lab equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associates Degree preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Experience
1-2 years of Previous laboratory healthcare and/or customer service experience required
Hospital Laboratory experience 3-5 years preferred
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 (if applicable)
Remote Type
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SF1135EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.