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Infographic showing various Part Time Lab Technician job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,581 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Laboratory Service Specialist Job, 1st Shift, 32 hours, Lab Department

Day Kimball Healthcare

Danielson, CT • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Day Kimball Hospital rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

602nd of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description

Location: Putnam, CT (Primary Site: Hospital)
This position is not assigned to a single, fixed location. While the primary site is the hospital in Putnam, team members may be scheduled to work at other Day Kimball Health locations as needed.
Day Kimball Health reserves the right to modify the assigned work location, including Danielson and the Plainfield site, at any time based on operational needs.
Laboratory Service Specialist Benefits Summary:
  • Earned Time Off - including personal time amp; holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per fiscal year for full-time (36-40 hours) employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year for part-time (20-35 hours)
  • Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
  • Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
  • Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pharmacy Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
  • Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
  • Short-Term amp; Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness amp; Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay
Laboratory Service Specialist Summary:
As the Laboratory Service Specialist, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…
Under the direction of the Front Office Manager, the Lab Service Representative is responsible for obtaining and verifying patient demographic information, insurance, and other information for various hospital records. Greets patients, relatives, or patient representatives to gather and record demographic information for various laboratory records and provision of care. Functions as communication center of Laboratory Services by routing people and telephone calls appropriately. Interprets and replicates written physician requests into the lab system quickly and accurately with minimum of supervision.
Laboratory Service Specialist Job Responsibilities:
  • Greets and interviews patients to obtain required information to complete the registration check before placing orders in the Laboratory Information System. Knows over 1,300 alpha codes in the LIS for order entry of the physician’s order.
  • Knows where to locate standing orders, faxed orders, previously ordered (i.e., Oncology) and pre-employment orders from Employee Health.
  • Answers all incoming calls and transfers to appropriate person/Lab department in a timely courteous manner.
  • Is aware of locations of off-site service centers and courier runs so that patients can access Lab services efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Distributes Lab reports appropriately.
  • Maintains Order Facilitator through indexing electronic requisitions and archiving/scanning billed orders
  • Resolves problems and discrepancies from previous days work.
  • Follow up on incomplete registrations by contacting Physician office or patient at home to get complete information, including diagnosis for ABNs
Laboratory Service Specialist Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of current liability insurance as well as reliable vehicle required
  • Knowledge of Healthcare insurance preferred
  • Computer literacy required
  • High school graduate or equivalent, Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
  • Experience with computer entry, customer service and medical office preferred.
Laboratory Service Specialist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to interact with the public in a courteous, efficient and empathetic manner.
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to concentrate on detailed and repetitive record keeping.
  • Ability to work effectively with other members of the team.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental policies, especially Standard Precautions.
  • Ability to review orders and verify correctly:
    • Requisition date
    • Patient’s name is clearly written
    • Date of birth
    • MD identification in ordering/copy to fields
    • MD Signature and Diagnosis Code
  • Ability to receive specimens and explain specimen collection containers/directions to patients.
  • Calls physician office if question on test requisition.
  • Ensures registration data in Sunquest transmitted through interface is correct for patient.
  • Ability to perform order entry on a patient with multiple physicians/same tests; forward any required crediting to appropriate person.
  • Performs and maintains Call Backs or faxes on Laboratory tests as they are required and resulted.
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as Laboratory Service Specialist and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!

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