Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob DescriptionUnder the direction of the Supervisor the lab assistant is responsible for support functions preanalytical processing preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories and accessioning registration functionsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob DescriptionUnder the direction of the Supervisor the lab assistant is responsible for support functions preanalytical processing preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories and accessioning registration functionsHigh School Graduate or equivalent year of experience in a laboratory medical or other related settingORany experience or training that supports minimum training for the duties aboveExcellent interpersonal communication verbal written and listening skills and good leadership abilitiesAbility to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standardsAbility to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and schedulingWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour momentHigh School Graduate or equivalent year of experience in a laboratory medical or other related settingORany experience or training that supports minimum training for the duties aboveExcellent interpersonal communication verbal written and listening skills and good leadership abilitiesAbility to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standardsAbility to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and schedulingWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour moment