Clinical Lab Assistant I, Slide Room (Part time)

Schedule: Part time, 10:00 am-3:00pm

Position Overview: Join our team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) as a Clinical Lab Assistant Level 1 in the Histopathology department. We're seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about patient care, asset management, and research support. As a Clinical Lab Assistant Level 1, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our pathology assets and supporting patient care and research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Filing and Support

* Receive, track, file, document, and distribute anatomical pathology slides and blocks.

* Transport assets between facilities and offsite locations.

* Order specimens and archival assets, maintain supply inventory, and ensure organization of assets.

* Utilize computer skills for digital imaging and scanning tasks.

Patient Care and Research

* Manage requests for pathology material from clinicians and patients.

* Retrieve completed requests, send out assets using courier services, and maintain documentation.

* Process research requests, cancer protocol requests, and pathology assets for molecular testing.

* Collect and document quality assurance data and enroll in research training programs.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Previous experience in science, healthcare, or customer service preferred.

* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Windows software.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

* Attention to detail, flexibility, and a customer/patient-focused mindset.

Additional Requirements:

* Neat and orderly work habits.

* Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.

* Manual dexterity and visual accuracy.

* Fluency in English for effective communication.

* Basic knowledge of LIS and ability to troubleshoot and follow procedures.

* Sensitivity to handling confidential patient information.

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about providing compassionate care, supporting cutting-edge research, and ensuring the efficient management of pathology assets, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Massachusetts General Hospital and make a difference in the lives of our patients and researchers.