Beth Israel Lahey Health·Boston, Massachusetts
The role involves entering patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system while accurately identifying and labeling specimens. Responsibilities also include processing, aliquoting, and storing specimens according to safety protocols and maintaining a clean work area.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Lab Support Assistant-, Part-Time, 24hr, Overnight Shift
Job Summary: Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system.
Laboratory experience.
Decision
Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem
Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of
Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written
Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Oral
Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Team
Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer
Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
Pay
Range: $20.90 - $28.13 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and have 0-1 years of related work experience. Strong keyboarding skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds are required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, overnight lab support assistant roles often reflect steady demand in hospitals and clinical labs that need coverage outside daytime hours. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for reliable attendance, basic computer and keyboarding skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm shift expectations and vaccination requirements before applying.