LT

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the department Laboratory Manager. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Shift Coordinators, and Section Coordinators, and with the assistance of Medical Technologists (where applicable), performs a range of clinical laboratory testing in an accurate and timely fashion. Develops and utilizes technical and problem-solving skills. Develops a thorough knowledge of department principles and instrumentation for Medical Technologist promotion within 2 years of hire (highly preferred). Cooperatively and proactively assists in other departments as needed or assigned in a teamwork-oriented environment. Maintains effective communications and harmoniously transfers testing and pending follow-ups between employees and shifts, consistently following all CHAMP and HRO standards. Maintains procedure knowledge once learned and implements all new and revised procedures in real-time. Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times. Participates in proficiency testing as assigned, following all routine standards and workflow. Maintains operational effectiveness and assumes full responsibility for continuing education participation, home study as needed, and licensure preparations where applicable. Adapts to expanding department skillset with increased testing complexity and frequency, accepting reassignment as needed within and outside the department of hiring origin.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a Biological Science or Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent Bachelor's degree.
• Transcript review required, eligibility and inherent skillset for moderate complexity testing required.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and equipment used in a laboratory.
• Skilled manual dexterity for manual procedures required.
• Efficiency in word processing applications, spreadsheet design / utilization, and use of web based resources.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with hospital staff.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to work as a member of a diverse team is essential.
• Skilled manual dexterity for manual procedures required.

Nice To Haves

• Develops a thorough knowledge of department principles and instrumentation for Medical Technologist promotion within 2 years of hire.
• Performs high complexity testing.
• Eligibility and inherent skillset for 'high complexity' testing.
• ASCP categorical certification eligibility and completion within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests according to laboratory procedures with acceptable accuracy and precision.
• Performs instrument maintenance according to schedule including documentation, within established time limits.
• Takes responsibility for all reagents and supplies associated with assigned test to ensure adequate materials are available for next analysis.
• Participates in inter-laboratory continuing education program.

What This Job Offers

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