Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary: Oversee inventory control for a high volume laboratory. Receive, store, maintain, and distribute material and equipment in accordance with departmental policies to meet customer needs. Orders, receives and ships properly utilizing department tools including but not limited to PeopleSoft, FileMakerPro and WB Mason ordering program. Responsibilities may also include proper specimen handing, specimen data entry, specimen plating, rapid testing, result reporting, pending log review and problem solving. This position requires strong technical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Must be able to work independently, organize multiple tasks and be able to prioritize tasks accordingly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have word processing skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Shift Details: Tuesday-Saturday