Med Lab Technician - Yale New Haven Health

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.

Under the direction of the Smilow Lab Coordinators and Lab Manager, demonstrates the ability to perform a variety of routine technical moderate and high complexity procedures in the Smilow Offsite Laboratory. Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills. Interprets data based on knowledge and experience. Evaluates, troubleshoots and solves routine problems. Participates in quality control, quality assurance initiatives and equipment maintenance programs throughout the Smilow offsite lab. Reports to the Coordinator problems that occur in the processing or technical areas.

EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities:

• 1. Technical Competency- Demonstrates technical competency by performing a wide variety of techniques including moderate and high complexity procedures involved in the Smilow offsite locations.
• 1.1 Determines acceptability of specimens and enters patient information correctly into the laboratory information system as needed. Is proficient with aliquoting skills as needed, specimen volume requirements, sample storage requirements, anticoagulation assessment and specimen processing to other labs requirements. Competency is evaluated through direct observation, external (and internal blind samples as necessary) proficiency samples and record review.
• 2. Instrument Skills- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills to independently operate, maintain and troubleshoot all instrumentation in a Smilow Offsite Laboratory.
• 2.1 Performs instrument maintenance according to schedule including documentation, within established timelines. Competency is evaluated through direct observation, discussion and record review.
• 3. General Laboratory Skills and Knowledge- Performs tasks that assist with the overall operation of laboratory service according to laboratory policies and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• 3.1 Ensures adequate supplies are available for testing at assigned workbench. Ability to review needs of the workbench and perform necessary functions to ensure patient testing is completed without interruption.
• 4. Professional Skills- Participates in activities that demonstrate professionalism. A commitment to competency and career growth.
• 4.1 Participates in the teaching/orientation activities for new employees and others as needed. Communicates effectively and maintains a positive, respectful interpersonal relationship with learners.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent educational background. MLT (ASCP) or ASMT certification or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an accredited Clinical I Laboratory or one (1) to two (2) years experience in a related Clinical laboratory

LICENSURE

ASCP certification highly desired.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and materials used in a clinical laboratory. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with outpatient clinical staff. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work as a member of a team is essential. Possesses a good level of knowledge and skill with working laboratory information systems. Must be able to lift 30 pound reagent cubes as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift 30 pound reagent cubes as needed.