Medical Lab Assistant I-Microbiology & Specimen Processing

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Connecticut seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to receive and accession specimens, and to process them in the laboratory information system.

The role includes handling incoming calls and assisting with general lab supply management, working with Medical Laboratory Scientists. Duties emphasize following department policies, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining equipment and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintains Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession and process specimens in order to ensure timely reporting of results and accurate patient identification.
• Accession specimens in laboratory information system.
• Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Perform registration in HIS as needed.
• Process reference lab testing as needed.
• Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems.
• Assist with inventory and supply management and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Telephone support

Computer basics

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Connecticut seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to receive and accession specimens, and to process them in the laboratory information system.

The role includes handling incoming calls and assisting with general lab supply management, working with Medical Laboratory Scientists. Duties emphasize following department policies, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining equipment and quality standards.