Lab Support Technician I, 40hr, Day

Overview Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. This position is non-exempt with a hiring range of $19.74 - $26.96 hourly. Final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. This role includes schedule details and potential signing bonus eligibility to be confirmed during the interview process. Position Details Schedule: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours Hours: 40 per week Cost Center: 10010 - 3382 Admin Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees) Major Responsibilities Receives specimens from couriers and checks manifests to verify appropriate count. Logs and assigns accession numbers to specimens and requisitions received. Sorts and triages requisitions and specimens to appropriate workstation; completes and files manifests. Answers telephones and communicates pertinent information. Send specimens and carriers to various sites using pneumatic tube or dumbwaiter. Performs minor troubleshooting of pneumatic tube through computer. Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, and labeling. Registers short form outreach specimens received from clients. Performs a variety of routine duties to assist in laboratory processes, such as preparing reagents and stains, preparing slides and specimens, drawing blood, autoclaving and washing of glass wear, disposal of biohazardous waste, and collecting occasional specimens from outreach patients at Biotech I. Maintains inventory of supplies for the assigned area and monitors stock levels. Maintains accurate records of processes performed using manual and computer-based systems. Logs in error book specimens that are received without proper tubes or requisitions. Complies with laboratory quality, health and safety policies, regulations, and departmental procedures. Qualifications Required: High School graduate; familiarity with data entry and/or word processing and medical terminology. Possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above requirements if it provides proficiency in the responsibilities listed. Equal Opportunity and Additional Information All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to respect and Diversity. If you require disability accommodation to apply, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We will respond to requests for disability assistance as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.