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Yale New Haven Health
Medical Laboratory Assistant I (4pm-12:00am)
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$56,822 / year median in Connecticut
+10% projected growth
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