Clinical Lab Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical laboratory procedures and examinations and other test and procedures conducted by the Microbiology, Chemistry and Hematology Laboratories.
• Performing procedures – Accessioning, Specimen Testing, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing.
• Reporting and Documentation of Results.
• Adhere to Safety Protocols.
• Performing examinations.
• Performs regular accessioning tests and procedures on blood, urine, blood fluids, and body fluids to assist in diagnosis and treatment on specimens submitted to the lab (performs bench work).
• Monitor and data entry and verify patient results.
• Reviews in-house and reference laboratory incomplete worklist.
• Reviews abnormal/critical result queue.
• Organizes workflow to facilitate completion of assigned tasks.
• Responds to STAT and routine requests within the expected turnaround time.
• Follows all NYS DOH, College of American Pathologists, JC, and CMS guidelines.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by following all infection control policies, biosafety policies, and hazardous waste policies.
• Enters raw data from instruments into computer systems to identify final results
• Record results on report forms and laboratory reports (record books, electronic forms/books)
• Able to process specimens.
• Able to prepare and examine slides and/or smears.
• Ensures operation of analyzers and other instruments with calibration and quality controls; performs preventive maintenance following manufacturer’s instructions; and troubleshoot instrument issues.
• Uphold the quality control program; as well as, participate in the quality assurance program.
• Provides information to medical providers by answering questions and requests.
• Be able to package, label, and standardize laboratory media, reagents, and controls to ensure the laboratory has suffice and up-to-date supplies.
• Record results of important data on prepared products, or oversee this operation.
• Maintains technical competency.
• Maintains preventative maintenance program.
• Promotes a positive work image through productivity and professional interaction with patients and other hospital personnel.

Requirements:

• 1 year Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience.
• At least 1 year experience.
• Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by NYSED.
• BLS preferred.

Schedule Notes:

• Candidates must be available for all 3 shifts: 12:00am – 8:00am , 8:00am – 4:00pm , 4:00pm – 12:00am – 35 hrs per week.
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays required.

Interviews:

• In-person or Webex.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00