Clinical Laboratory Associate — Patient‑Focused Care

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician at Bridgeport Hospital to assist with specimen processing, data entry in HIS, and routine testing support. The role emphasizes patient-centered, team-based care within a hospital laboratory setting.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent, excellent communication, and basic computer skills. Experience is not required, and coworkers collaborate to ensure quality care and timely results.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience not required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; positive teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Register patients in HIS as needed.
• Process specimens to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Maintain hardware and equipment as needed.
• Use hospital systems for accurate data entry and retrieval.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Assist with training new employees.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

Tools

HIS

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician at Bridgeport Hospital to assist with specimen processing, data entry in HIS, and routine testing support. The role emphasizes patient-centered, team-based care within a hospital laboratory setting.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent, excellent communication, and basic computer skills. Experience is not required, and coworkers collaborate to ensure quality care and timely results.