Lab Specimen Processing & Reference Lab Outreach

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; 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

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.