Medical Lab Scientist I

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

3d

About The Position

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory testing accurately and promptly, using technical and problem-solving skills and a thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory principles. Maintains effective communication and transfers testing and pending follow-ups between employees and shifts in accordance with CHAMP and HRO standards. Maintains Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards, operational effectiveness, and responsibility for continuing education requirements, licensure, and expertise needed to adapt to an expanding department and increasing testing complexity.

Employees are expected to understand and support the YNHHS Vision and Mission and demonstrate its Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The role requires regular sitting, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing, with occasional standing, walking, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work may involve occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; noise is usually moderate. Colorblindness testing is required, and the employee must be able to make necessary accommodations to perform testing accurately. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined case by case.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or equivalent.
• ASCP-eligible or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain procedure knowledge and implement new and revised procedures in real time.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must undergo colorblindness testing and be able to make necessary accommodations to perform testing accurately.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively and transfer testing and pending follow-ups between employees and shifts according to CHAMP and HRO standards.
• Maintain Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards.
• Maintain operational effectiveness and fulfill continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Maintain expertise and adapt to an expanding department and increased testing complexity.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures and implement new and revised procedures in real time.
• Assist cooperatively and proactively in other areas as needed in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Interact positively with coworkers and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level