Lab Processing Technician - Boston Children's Hospital

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. 
 
The Lab Processing Technician:

• 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.

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 10am-8:30pm, 1 evening shift per week

To qualify, you must have: 

• High School/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Science-Based STEM disciplines preferred.
• 3 months of experience required.
• Skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
• 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.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare 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.