Clinical Lab Technologist (000300)

Equiliem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing firm seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to support within Histology. This role involves performing clinical laboratory procedures, reporting results, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The position offers a schedule of Monday through Friday, with a commitment of 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience required.
• Primary Source Verification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory procedures and report results accurately.
• Maintain quality control and adhere to safety protocols.
• Provide information to medical providers by answering questions.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Data Entry

Safety Protocols

Communication

Education

Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

BLS preferred

Job description

This worker will provide support within Histology. A histology background is required.

Duties

• Perform clinical laboratory procedures and examinations and other tests conducted by the Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology Laboratories.


• Perform procedures including Accessioning, Specimen Testing, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing.


• Report and document results accurately.


• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.


• Conduct examinations and regular accessioning tests on blood, urine, blood fluids, and body fluids to assist in diagnoses and treatment.


• Monitor data entry and verify patient results.


• Review in-house and reference laboratory incomplete worklists and abnormal/critical result queues.


• Organize workflow to ensure completion of assigned tasks efficiently.


• Respond to STAT and routine requests within the expected turnaround time.


• Follow all NYS DOH, College of American Pathologists, JC, and CMS guidelines.


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection control, biosafety, and hazardous waste policies.


• Enter raw data from instruments into computer systems to identify final results.


• Record results on report forms and laboratory reports.


• Process specimens and prepare/examine slides and/or smears.


• Ensure operation of analyzers and other instruments with calibration and quality controls; perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot instrument issues.


• Uphold the quality control program and participate in the quality assurance program.


• Provide information to medical providers by answering questions and requests.


• Package, label, and standardize laboratory media, reagents, and controls to ensure the laboratory has sufficient and up-to-date supplies.


• Record results of important data on prepared products or oversee this operation.


• Maintain technical competency and a preventative maintenance program.


• Promote a positive work image through productivity and professional interaction with patients and hospital personnel.

Education Requirement

Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (092) issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required. BLS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1 year of Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience required.

Schedule Notes

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM - 35 hours per week.

Interviews

In-person or Webex.

Reason

Vacancy

About Equiliem Healthcare

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem is recognized as a certified small business enterprise and has earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. We have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.