Medical Lab Assistant -Chemistry (per diem)

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Laboratory specimen accession assistant to receive and process specimens, accession in LIS, and support lab operations on site in New Haven. The role requires strong communication and basic computer skills and offers teamwork within a busy hospital laboratory.

No prior experience is required; HS diploma or equivalent is needed. The position involves handling calls, inventory tasks, and ensuring timely reporting of results in collaboration with Medical Laboratory

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency exam.
• Experience not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with basic computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to performance standards and hospital policies.
• Handle incoming phone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Receive, accession and process specimens to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Register in HIS as needed and assist with reference lab testing.
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues independently.
• Assist with inventory and supply management and equipment maintenance.
• Use laboratory and hospital computer systems for accurate data entry and retrieval.
• Maintain data integrity and documentation across systems.
• Collaborate with Medical Laboratory Scientists and other staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

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 receiving and processing specimens. Accession specimens in laboratory information system. Handle incoming phone calls and assisting with general lab supply management. Work in conjunction with Medical Laboratory Scientists.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Understands and adheres to Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• 2. Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution
• 3. Handle telephone inquiries, transfer as needed
• 4. Receive, accession and process specimens in order to ensure timely reporting of results. Ensures positive patient identification
• 5. Perform registration in HIS as needed
• 6. Process reference lab testing as needed
• 7. Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems
• 8. Assist with inventory and supply management, including supplies to others hospitals and/or customers
• 9. Maintain hardware and equipment as needed
• 10. Uses computer programs in laboratory and hospital-based systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval
• 11. Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

Experience

Experience not required

Special Skills

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills. Basic computer skills Consistently interacts with coworkers and customers in a positive manner. Cooperatively and proactively assists in other areas as needed in a teamwork-oriented environment. Maintains procedure knowledge and implements all new and revised procedures in real-time. Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

YNHHS Requisition ID 190630