Work where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level 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 usJob SummarySpecimen Processing is an integral department of the laboratory A Laboratory Assistant reports to the section supervisor Primary job responsibilities includebull Processes specimens blood urine stool etc in accordance with laboratory policybull Properly handles specimens in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy of data entry into the laboratory information systembull Responsible for preparing specimens where testing is not performed at Hartford Hospital to reference laboratoriesbull Handles add on laboratory orders for specimens already collectedbull Sample archivingbull Works effectively with the customer to answer specimen or other laboratory related questions in a timely manner to ensure the best patient careWork where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level 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 usJob SummarySpecimen Processing is an integral department of the laboratory A Laboratory Assistant reports to the section supervisor Primary job responsibilities includebull Processes specimens blood urine stool etc in accordance with laboratory policybull Properly handles specimens in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy of data entry into the laboratory information systembull Responsible for preparing specimens where testing is not performed at Hartford Hospital to reference laboratoriesbull Handles add on laboratory orders for specimens already collectedbull Sample archivingbull Works effectively with the customer to answer specimen or other laboratory related questions in a timely manner to ensure the best patient carebullHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredbullMathScience concentration preferredbullMust be able to read speak and write the English languagebullMust have computer skills word processing skills and excellent interpersonal skillsbullMust have ability to work independently and as part of a teambullAbility to organize multiple tasks concentrate and pay attention to detail in a busy fast paced environmentbullExcellent customer service skills a must and professional attitude 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentbullHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredbullMathScience concentration preferredbullMust be able to read speak and write the English languagebullMust have computer skills word processing skills and excellent interpersonal skillsbullMust have ability to work independently and as part of a teambullAbility to organize multiple tasks concentrate and pay attention to detail in a busy fast paced environmentbullExcellent customer service skills a must and professional attitude 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment