Medical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology - 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.

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory testing in an accurate and timely fashion by utilizing technical and problem-solving skills in conjunction with a thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory principles. Maintains effective communications and transfers testing and pending follow-ups between employees and shifts following all CHAMP and HRO standards. Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times. Maintains operational effectiveness and assumes full responsibility for continuing education requirements, licensure, and expertise to adapt as needed to an expanding department with increased testing complexity.

EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities:

• 1. Understands and adheres to Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Demonstrate knowledge and adhere to laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
• 3. Demonstrates technical competency by performing a wide variety of laboratory techniques. These include moderate to highly complex tests.
• 4. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills to independently operate instrumentation and/or assigned benches.
• 5. Operates all department equipment safely and according to manufacturer guidelines.
• 6. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instruments failures.
• 7. Performs tasks that assist with overall operation of laboratory service according to laboratory policies and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• 8. May assist with training new employees.
• 9. Assist with specimen processing as needed.
• 10. Assist with inventory management/control.
• 11. Meet continuing education requirements.
• 12. Participates in activities that demonstrate professionalism, a commitment to competency and career growth.
• 13. Performs a variety of routine tests and procedures, performs instrument maintenance procedures, perform routine quality control procedures.
• 14. Performs other duties as assigned to assure efficient operations of department, including covering other lab sections.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

BS Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or equivalentASCP eligible or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

0-2 years

LICENSURE

ASCP eligible

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.Basic computer skillsConsistently interacts with coworkers and customers in a positive manner. Cooperatively and proactively assists in other areas as needed in a teamwork oriented environment. Maintains procedure knowledge and implements all new and revised procedures in real time. Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. They are occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. They are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be tested for colorblindness and be able to make necessary. Accommodations to perform testing accurately Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis