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Holyoke Medical Center Laboratory has an exciting entry-level position available for applicants#interested in diagnostic medicine.#The applicant must share a passion for our lab mission statement,#which is working collaboratively to ensure quality results for every patient, every time. The job#responsibilities are to#assist laboratory staff, clinical staff and patients in diverse roles within the#clinical laboratory. The Laboratory Assistant will register and receive specimens, enter specimen#data into a software system, prepare samples for further laboratory analysis, and#transport specimens to other labs and#clinical#departments.# Responsibilities include: customer service, training, answering phones, entering precise and#accurate data, and handling tissue and body fluid specimens# and#chemicals#in#accordance# with#all#safety#and# regulatory#practices.# An opportunity may arise to learn more about performing complex tasks#involving tissue preparation for cancer diagnosis. HOURS: 9am-3:30p M-F, no weekends or holidays This is a temporary position that will run from April to October. #The potential for this position to become permanent may be possible. # REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma and previous work experience required.#Bachelor#s degree in Biology,#Microbiology or Health Science preferred. Previous#experience in a healthcare setting or medical laboratory experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must have: A passion for caring about a community through quality work in a stand-alone hospital lab. A drive to learn new practices to be able to adapt to our rapidly growing test menu. A willingness to offer new ideas to the team to help with our culture of continuous#improvement. A high level of attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time. A TEAMWORK MENTALITY Our mission at the Holyoke Medical Center laboratory is to work collaboratively#to ensure quality results for every patient#every time.
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