Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician - FT - Evening Shift

ECMC; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,287,000 - 113,470,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician for a full-time evening shift. The role involves performing clinical laboratory procedures under licensure with supervision from a Senior or Chief CLT in an on-site lab.

You will handle specimens, prepare reagents, operate instruments, and communicate results to healthcare providers, ensuring safety and compliance with NY standards.

Qualifications

• Perform clinical laboratory testing under licensure.
• Adhere to quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain safety and handling of potentially infectious materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and analyses in biochemistry and hematology.
• Receive and prepare specimens (blood, urine, etc.).
• Prepare reagents and testing solutions for procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments under supervision.
• Communicate essential lab data to healthcare providers promptly.
• Maintain compliance with laws, rules, and standards.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technician

License as Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician - FT - Evening Shift

Job Category: Laboratory

Requisition Number: CERTI005606

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Labbiochemistry
Buffalo, NY 14215, USA

Description

HOURLY RANGE: $31.82 - $39.60

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing clinical laboratory procedures and examinations requiring the exercise of limited independent judgement pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. This class differs from that of Clinical Laboratory Technologist by virtue of the limited scope of practice and limited exercise of independent judgment as permitted by licensure. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Chief Clinical Laboratory Technologist (in accordance with New York Code, Rules and Regulations, Title 10, Part 58-1.4). Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducts examinations and analysis as permitted by licensure in clinical laboratory areas such as biochemistry and hematology;

Receives and prepares specimens for the performance of procedures by licensed staff on materials such as blood, urine and other body fluids;

Prepares various types of reagents and test solutions necessary to perform clinical laboratory functions;

Operates laboratory instrumentation; troubleshoots and may make repairs to instrument malfunctions under supervision from laboratory supervisor;

Communicates essential laboratory data to applicable healthcare providers in a prompt manner to optimize patient care;

Exercises care in handling potentially infectious biological specimens;

Performs other duties and projects as assigned by supervisory personnel.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of principles, practices, terminology and equipment as they relate to a clinical laboratory; working knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and practices as performed in a clinical laboratory; working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and accreditation standards as they relate to a clinical laboratory; ability to perform basic clinical laboratory testing, analysis and related work activities as permitted by licensure; ability to prepare clinical laboratory reagents and testing solutions; ability to operate, detect malfunctions in, make minor repairs to and maintain applicable clinical laboratory equipment; ability to exercise safety precautions specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment; ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an Associate’s Degree* or higher degree in Clinical Laboratory Technician or related education that meets the standards set forth in Title 8, Article 165 of New York State’s Education Law and Subpart 79-15 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; or:
• Possession of a license or limited permit to practice as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician as issued by the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a limited permit to practice as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of initial appointment and possession of license within 24 months of permit issue and maintain license throughout duration of appointment; or:

Possession of a license to practice as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of permanent appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://ww.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

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