Medical Lab Student Intern

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.

The Summer Laboratory Science Program at Yale New Haven Health System is offering undergraduate STEM majors in the biomedical or life sciences (, chemistry, biology, medical laboratory sciences) an opportunity to explore career options and gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment.

Laboratory scientists are an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to patients' health.

Clinical laboratory work is a unique and essential discipline in healthcare, in that, a patient's diagnosis, treatment, and health often directly depend upon the laboratory testing results.

In the laboratory, scientists work with blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens. They perform high complexity tests using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

They are also responsible for the accuracy and validity of testing results. As part of this position, selected applicants will have the opportunity to perform pre-analytical functions, work on laboratory-related projects, and observe high-complexity testing.

This may include assisting laboratory personnel with aliquoting, preparing, extracting, and centrifuging biological specimens collected from patients as well as instrument preparation and loading, and administrative tasks.

Selected applicants will not be responsible for performing clinical testing due to accrediting regulations in clinical laboratories.

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs pre analytic functions according to established protocols and procedures under supervision of assigned Medical Lab Scientist
• 2. Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures under supervision of assigned Medical Lab Scientist
• 3. Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation unde
• 4. Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products
• 5. Demonstrates competency and successful completion of program in assigned areas of specialty
• 6. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled as well as the proper release of information
• 7. Complies with policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
• 8. Complies with policies regarding attendance and dress code
• 9. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric)
• 10. Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion. Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• 11. Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes
• 12. Coordinates and cooperates with co-workers to promote a productive working environment
• 13. Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions
• 14. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Applicants must be seeking a degree in Clinical Lab Science / Medical Lab Science or other four-year baccalaureate STEM degree in a biomedical science related field.

For example, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, or biology. Overall GPA of or higher. Prior to the beginning of the program, selected applicants will need to have completed 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at minimum, meets the following conditions.

8 semester hours of science courses that include one of the following : 3 hours of mathematics8 hours of chemistry or 4 hours of biology

EXPERIENCE

Education as stated above

SPECIAL SKILLS

Detail oriented, multi-tasker

YNHHS Requisition ID

118414