Medical Laboratory Assistant: Specimen Processing & Support

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a detail-oriented lab support professional to receive and accession specimens, process them in the hospital information system, and assist with lab supply management. You will handle incoming calls and support Medical Laboratory Scientists in daily operations.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, registration in HIS, and performing basic testing as needed, while maintaining data accuracy and following quality standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession and process specimens to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Handle telephone inquiries and transfer as needed.
• Perform registration in HIS and manage basic lab testing as needed.
• Assist in training new employees and maintain hardware/equipment.
• Ensure accurate data entry and retrieval in LIS and hospital systems.
• Adhere to performance standards, policies and behaviors.

Skills

Specimen accession

Telephone handling

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency exam

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a detail-oriented lab support professional to receive and accession specimens, process them in the hospital information system, and assist with lab supply management. You will handle incoming calls and support Medical Laboratory Scientists in daily operations.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, registration in HIS, and performing basic testing as needed, while maintaining data accuracy and following quality standards.