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.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
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.
- Independently troubleshoot specimen-related problems 8.
- Assist with inventory and supply management, including supplies to others hospitals and/or customers 9.
- Maintain hardware and equipment as needed 10.
- Uses computer programs in laboratory and hospital-based systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval 11.
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- EDUCATION HS Diploma or equivalency exam EXPERIENCE Experience not required SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills Consistently 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.
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 190976
