Lab Specimen Processor & Data Entry Specialist

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in New Haven, CT seeks a Laboratory Support Associate responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling calls, and assisting with lab supply management under supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists.

The role involves registration in HIS, performing reference tests as needed, maintaining equipment, and supporting blood bank, microbiology, and pathology tasks as applicable; excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Cooperative team player with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and process specimens to ensure timely reporting.
• Handle telephone inquiries and assist with general lab supply management.
• Register in HIS and perform basic lab testing as needed.
• Maintain hardware and equipment and ensure data entry accuracy.
• Assist with training new employees and support department policies.
• Support blood bank, microbiology, and pathology tasks as applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in New Haven, CT seeks a Laboratory Support Associate responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling calls, and assisting with lab supply management under supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists.

The role involves registration in HIS, performing reference tests as needed, maintaining equipment, and supporting blood bank, microbiology, and pathology tasks as applicable; excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a