AP Lab Technician

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Greenwich, CT, is seeking a laboratory technician to accession and prepare gynecologic and nongynecologic specimens. The role involves monitoring storage, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation within the laboratory information systems.

The candidate should have a High School diploma (some college preferred) and prior lab experience is a plus. Ability to stay organized and solve problems quickly is essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; some college preferred.
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented with understanding of basic technical processes; excellent problem‑solving in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Accessions and prepares gynecologic and nongynecemic specimens, monitors storage and safe disposal, and maintains safety guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains processing and staining equipment; documents activities and maintains cytology slide files.
• Uses the laboratory database system to accession, print patient reports, and collect quality‑monitoring data.
• Maintains cytology patient records; generates negative letters and recall notices; assists AP clerical staff as needed.
• Assists the general supervisor in monitoring section supply usage and cost-saving options.
• Promotes teamwork, fiscal responsibility, patient‑focused care and leadership as required by the Hospital’s Mission Statement.
• Interacts with the entire laboratory to fulfill orders, track supplies, manage deliveries, and maintain par levels.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

Laboratory database system

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values — integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion — must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Accessions and prepares all gynecologic and nongynecologic specimens, monitors storage and safe disposal of specimens, segregates specimens that may need additional procedures, and maintains knowledge of safety and compliance guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains processing and staining equipment, documents activities as required, and maintains cytology slide files.
• Utilizes the laboratory database system to accession, print patient reports, and collect necessary quality‑monitoring data.
• Maintains cytology patient records, uses information systems to generate patient negative letters and recall notices, and assists the AP clerical staff as needed.
• Assists the general supervisor in monitoring section supply usage, utilizes supplies cost‑effectively, and helps pursue cost‑saving options.
• Promotes the quality attributes of teamwork, fiscal responsibility, accountability, patient‑focused care, flexibility, creativity, and leadership as required by the Hospital’s Mission Statement.
• Interacts with the entire laboratory (anatomic and clinical) to fulfill orders, track supplies, manage deliveries, and maintain par levels in the stock room.

Qualifications

Education

High School graduate; some college preferred

Experience

Prior experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Licensure

None required.

Special Skills

Organized and detail oriented with understanding of basic technical processes; excellent problem‑solving in a timely manner. Responds promptly to client needs and requests.

Physical Demand

Processing requires frequent standing, occasional bending and lifting, and special handling of chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment.