Lab Processing Technician I - Evenings

Position Summary:
This Processing Technician role is involved in the intake, labeling, and routing of patient specimens within the laboratory. This position helps properly identify and prepare specimens for testing. This person will also perform computer entry and pre analytical processing of specimens entering the lab.

Schedule: This is an evenings position. The weekly schedule is Monday - Friday from 3pm-11:30pm including rotating weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handles pre-analytical specimen processing including stamping in, verifying I.D., identifying tests, and evaluating specimen quality and appropriate test set up.
• Enters and retrieves lab orders using computer systems.
• 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.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in science-based STEM disciplines preferred.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.