Medical Lab Assistant I

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to manage specimen processing and support laboratory operations. The role involves ensuring accurate data entry, assisting with training, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities, contributing to patient care and laboratory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department and hospital policies.
• Ability to troubleshoot specimen-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and process specimens.
• Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Assist with training new employees.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

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, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, handling incoming calls, and assisting with general lab supply management. Work in conjunction with Medical Laboratory Scientists.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Understand and adhere to Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors
2. Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution
3. Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed
4. Receive, accession, and process specimens to ensure timely reporting of results, ensuring positive patient identification
5. Perform registration in HIS as needed
6. Process reference lab testing as needed
7. Perform testing as needed
8. Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems
9. Assist with training new employees
10. Maintain hardware and equipment as needed
11. Use computer programs in laboratory and hospital-based systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval
12. Perform other duties as needed

Additional responsibilities may include specialized tasks in blood bank, microbiology, and pathology, depending on the department's needs.