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Lab Aide-Accessioning

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Yale New Haven Health

Greenwich, CT (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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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. Maintains all areas of Anatomic Pathology as appropriate; orders and stocks all necessary processing supplies. Accessions and prepares all cytology and surgical pathology specimens. Assures daily quality of preparation and staining in consultation with the general supervisor. Monitors all laboratory equipment and performs maintenance as required by the manufacture's recommendation and contacts vendor for repair if needed. Monitors storage and disposal of specimen containers. Maintains appropriate stain and equipment logs to document maintenance activities. Segregates specimens that may be needed for additional procedures. Assists Cytology with preparation of non -gyn and gyn specimens. Utilizes laboratory database system for specimen accessioning and report generation. Assist anatomic pathology clerical staff with office duties including but not limited to faxing and mailing patient reports and slides. Maintains pathology slide files in accordance with government mandated retention requirements. Maintains knowledge of section procedures and safety requirements. Performs duties of the general lab aide for both the clinical and anatomic laboratories. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1.
GYN AND NONGYN SPECIMEN PREPARATION
Accessions and prepares all gyn and nongyn specimens, monitors storage and safe disposal of specimens, segregates specimens that may need additional procedures appropriately. Maintains working knowledge of all safety and compliance guidelines. 2.
SECTION MAINTENANCE
Monitors and maintains processing and staining equipment appropriately. Documents activities as required. Maintains Cytology slide files as specified. 3.
AP INFORMATION SYSTEM
Utilizes laboratory database system to accession, print patient reports, and collect necessary QM data. Assists with upgrades, etc as needed. 4.
CLERICAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains cytology patient records. Uses information system to generate patient negative letters and recall notices. Monitors patient notices to assure the correct information is being distributed. Assists the AP clerical staff as needed. 5.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
Assists general supervisor in monitoring section supply usage. Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner and assists section in pursuing cost-saving options as appropriate. 6.
QUALITY ATTRIBUTES
Actively promotes the quality attributes of teamwork, fiscal responsibility, accountability, patient focused care, flexibility, creativity and leadership as required by the Hospital's Mission Statement. 7.
LAB AIDE DUTIES
Interact with entirety of laboratory (anatomic and clinical) in order to fulfill orders, track supplies, manage deliveries and maintain par levels in the stock room Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School graduate; some college preferred
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in laboratory environment is preferred
LICENSURE
None required
SPECIAL SKILLS
Organized and detail oriented with understanding of basic technical processes; excellent problem solving in a timely manner. Responds promptly to client needs and requests.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Processing requires a lot of time standing, occasional bending and lifting; special handling of chemicals utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. YNHHS Requisition
ID 182201
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
High School graduate; some college preferred
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in laboratory environment is preferred
LICENSURE
None required
SPECIAL SKILLS
Organized and detail oriented with understanding of basic technical processes; excellent problem solving in a timely manner. Responds promptly to client needs and requests.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Processing requires a lot of time standing, occasional bending and lifting; special handling of chemicals utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.