Clinical Technologist 1

About the role

Discover your opportunities at Yale! Under the direct supervision of the Cytology Manager, you will assist in daily specimen preparation for non-gynecological cases and support the patient registration team in all activities.

Responsibilities

• Case intake of specimens/ triage (includes use EPIC/BEAKER transport system)
• Accession non-gyn specimens and ancillary testing added to them
• Call in any problem cases to clients
• Send back any problem cases to clients needed
• Look up any issues in EPIC/ print off paperwork needed in EPIC
• Prepare specimens such as Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies, body fluid samples, specimens from special procedures, cell blocks and other samples for analysis and diagnosis using specialized laboratory techniques
• Label and coverslip slides, both manually and with use of the slide stainer and coverlip instrument
• Use of Histology Asset Tracking System (HAT)
• Filing slides
• Maintains QC of slides for consistent staining
• Stain, label and coverslip processed specimens. Correlates paperwork with processed smears. Filters stains and reagents. Prepares specialized solutions
• Maintains daily charts/ logs when necessary (temp logs, QC stains logs, processing logs, etc)
• Instructs and trains support staff and new employees
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory
• Performs maintenance on processing instruments when applicable
• Follows all HIPAA privacy regulations at all times
• Comply with Safety protocols at all times
• Performs additional duties incidental to laboratory function

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Strong Computer skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Experience with EPIC and CoPath systems
• Experience with SurePath and Thin Prep Processing and Imaging Systems
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed

Qualifications

• Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education
• Two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and education

Pay

$0.00 - $0.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hrs., 2PM - 10PM. Holidays and recess period may be required in rotation.