Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Lab Assistant - Reference Lab

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew London, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or equivalent directly related experience is required.
At least 1 year of data entry experience is required.
Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

Centrifuge, aliquot, and label blood specimens for mailing to reference laboratories.
Process and label laboratory outreach specimens for blood bank, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
Request correct reference laboratory tests in the laboratory information system or on reference laboratory requisitions.
Prepare specimens requiring special handling according to reference laboratory test specifications.
Prepare laboratory information system shipping batches.
Chart reference laboratory results and file department paperwork.
Maintain inventory of department and reference laboratory supplies.
Assist computer operators, phlebotomists, and laboratory clients in interpreting physician orders to select the correct reference laboratory tests.
Prioritize specimens during peak workload to ensure timely processing, mailing, and result reporting of patient samples.
Collaborate with department coworkers regarding workload and problem resolution, and communicate issues effectively to the next shift.
Check pending logs and shipping batches and follow up on missing or overdue tests.
Safely operate department equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with general laboratory procedures, such as centrifugation and specimen handling, is preferred.

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 The Processing, Mailing And Result Reporting Of Specimens Sent To Outside Reference Labs And The Coordination Of Patient Specimens For The Chemistry, Special Chemistry And Serology Laboratories.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Centrifuges, Aliquots And Labels Blood Specimens For Mail-Out To Reference Laboratories.
2. Processes And Labels Lab Outreach Specimens For Blood Bank, Chemistry Hematology And Microbiology.
3. Requests Correct Reference Lab Tests In Lis Or On Reference Lab Requisitions.
4. Prepares Specimens Requiring Special Handling According To Reference Lab Test Specifications.
5. Prepares Laboratory Information System Shipping Batches.
6. Charts Reference Lab Results And Files Department Paperwork.
7. Maintains Inventory Of Department And Reference Lab Supplies.
8. Assists Computer Operators, Phlebotomists, And Lab Clients In The Interpretation Of Md Orders For Correct Reference Lab Test Selection.
9. Is Able To Prioritize Specimens During Times Of Peak Workload To Ensure Timely Processing, Mailout And Result Reporting Of Patient Samples.
10. Collaborates With Co-Workers In The Department Regarding Workload And Problem Resolution And Effectively Communicates Issues To The Next Shift.
11. Checks Pending Logs And Shipping Batches And Follows Up On Missing Or Overdue Tests.
12. Safely Operates Department Equipment According To Manufacturer Guidelines.
13. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
14. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

As Degree Or Equivalent Directly Related Experience

EXPERIENCE

1 Yr. Experience In Data Entry. Familiarity With General Laboratory Procedures (Eg. Centrifugation, Specimen Handling) Is Preferred

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent Communication Skills Are Necessary

YNHHS Requisition ID

194774

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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