What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Connecticut GI?
**** Please note we are relocating to Wethersfield, CT in 2025 ****
Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance, is looking for a Full Time Laboratory Assistant to join our Norwich Pathology Lab. We are the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Connecticut with 31 Care Centers and still growing. Our employees are the foundation of our practice and we pride ourselves on the fact that we have been named a TOP WORKPLACE 8 times! Our team of clinical and administrative support staff work collaboratively with our physicians and advanced practitioners to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and compassionate care. Here at CTGI our promise is to treat every patient as if they were a member of our own families, and we are looking for team members who also embody this vision!
A Short List Of Reasons Why You Should Work For CTGI
- Selected as a Top Workplace 8 Times
- Competitive Pay
- Very Fast-Growing Practice
Laboratory Assistant Duties:
- Accurately and efficiently accessions anatomical lab test specimens
- Verifies all specimens that come in are labeled appropriately and that they match the labels on the requisition to ensure that there are no issues with patient identity and reporting
- Prepares specimens received for testing in reference laboratory
- Enters patient demographics into the electronic medical record
- Reviews and Accessions specimens and testing orders for laboratory analysis
- Assists technologists and technicians with the operation of standard laboratory instruments
- Perform routine laboratory assistant duties according to agency standards and protocols
- Perform specimen or reception check, and records information into LIS
- Cleans work area, and surrounding laboratory after completion of work day
- Receives phone orders for lab tests from physicians, nurses, endo centers
- Follows all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the Lab Manager
- Files and/or retrieves lab copies of patient test reports in cabinet files and/or in computer
- Keeps the Lab Supervisor informed about malfunctioning of any office equipment
- Verifies inventories and prepares orders for certain lab supplies as directed by the Lab Office Supervisor
- Sorts and distributes incoming correspondence, email, tasks notification, phone calls.
- Maintains biohazardous records and logs; arranges for pickup of hazardous materials monthly
Job Type: Full time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Salary: From $18.00 - $25.00, based on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Some college science preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25
