Job detail

Medical Laboratory Assistant I (4pm-12:00am)

Yale New Haven Health

#Quality Assurance #Quality Control #Healthcare #Specimen Processing #Laboratory Information System #Clinical Laboratory #Patient Identification #HIS

Quick overview

Responsible for receiving, accessioning, and processing laboratory specimens to ensure timely reporting of results. The role involves handling phone inquiries, managing lab supplies, and assisting Medical Laboratory Scientists.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalency exam. No prior experience is required, but basic computer skills and excellent communication abilities are necessary.

high schoolQuality ControlQuality AssuranceTroubleshootingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsData EntrySpecimen ProcessingBasic Computer SkillsPatient IdentificationAccessioningLaboratory Information SystemsBlood Bank Support

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.
Perform testing as needed 8.
Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems 9.
Assist with training new employees 10.
Maintain hardware and equipment as needed 11.
Uses computer programs in laboratory and hospital-based systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval 12.
Perform other duties as needed 13.
Blood bank (if applicable) a.
Announce MTP; assist with set up, issue, replacement of blood products. b.
Select ABO Rh compatible platelets and FFP, set up on patient, print compatibility tag.

Qualifications

EDUCATION HS Diploma or equivalency exam EXPERIENCE Experience not required.
LICENSURE None.
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.