Lab Assistant -Reference Lab

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a laboratory support specialist to process, mail and report results for specimens sent to outside reference labs. The role includes coordinating patient specimens for chemistry, serology and related labs.

Required is at least one year of data entry experience and familiarity with standard laboratory procedures; strong communication skills are essential for effective team collaboration and client interactions.

Qualifications

• 1 yr experience in data entry.
• Familiarity with general laboratory procedures (e.g. centrifugation, specimen handling).
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Centrifuges, aliquots and labels blood specimens for mail-out to reference laboratories.
• Processes and labels lab outreach specimens for blood bank, chemistry hematology and microbiology.
• Requests correct reference lab tests in LIS or on reference lab requisitions.
• Prepares specimens requiring special handling according to reference lab test specifications.
• Prepares Laboratory Information System shipping batches.
• Charts reference lab results and files department paperwork.
• Maintains inventory of department and reference lab supplies.
• Assists computer operators, phlebotomists, and lab clients in interpretation of orders for correct test selection.
• Prioritizes specimens during peak workload to ensure timely processing, mailout and reporting of results.
• Collaborates with coworkers in the department regarding workload and problem resolution.
• Checks pending logs and shipping batches and follows up on missing/overdue tests.
• Safely operates department equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, and self development.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Skills

Data entry

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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.

Responsible For The Processing, Mailing And Result Reporting Of Specimens Sent To Outside Reference Labs And The Coordination Of Patient Specimens For The Chemistry, Special Chemistry And Serology Laboratories.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Centrifuges, Aliquots And Labels Blood Specimens For Mail-Out To Reference Laboratories.
• 2.Processes And Labels Lab Outreach Specimens For Blood Bank, Chemistry Hematology And Microbiology.
• 3.Requests Correct Reference Lab Tests In Lis Or On Reference Lab Requisitions.
• 4.Prepares Specimens Requiring Special Handling According To Reference Lab Test Specifications.
• 5.Prepares Laboratory Information System Shipping Batches.
• 6.Charts Reference Lab Results And Files Department Paperwork.
• 7.Maintains Inventory Of Department And Reference Lab Supplies.
• 8.Assists Computer Operators, Phlebotomists, And Lab Clients In The Interpretation Of Md Orders For Correct Reference Lab Test Selection.
• 9.Is Able To Prioritize Specimens During Times Of Peak Workload To Ensure Timely Processing, Mailout And Result Reporting Of Patient Samples.
• 10.Collaborates With Co-Workers In The Department Regarding Workload And Problem Resolution And Effectively Communicates Issues To The Next Shift.
• 11.Checks Pending Logs And Shipping Batches And Follows Up On Missing Or Overdue Tests.
• 12.Safely Operates Department Equipment According To Manufacturer Guidelines.
• 13.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 14.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

As Degree Or Equivalent Directly Related Experience

EXPERIENCE

1 Yr. Experience In Data Entry. Familiarity With General Laboratory Procedures (Eg. Centrifugation, Specimen Handling) Is Preferred

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent Communication Skills Are Necessary