Clinical Lab Technologist: Precision Diagnostics & QA Impact

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or medical technology, and possess a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, reviewing data, and assisting in the training of new employees. This is a full-time position located at the Einstein campus, requiring some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or medical technology preferred.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or limited permit required.
• Experience with laboratory and hospital information systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency tests on various body fluids.
• Review data prior to release and report abnormal values.
• Maintain quality control data and resolve QC failures.
• Assist in training new employees and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Quality control

Technical problem solving

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science or medical technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Automated laboratory equipment

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites.

Perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintain equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Use independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure. Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed
• Review data prior to release
• Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values
• Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures
• Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required
• Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment
• Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary
• May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians
• Assist with the training of new employees
• Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines
• Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed

Requirements

• Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
• New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required. Applicants must obtain the provisional permit within the probationary period of three month for continued employment. Prior to obtaining the provisional permit, associates may not release any patient reports.
• Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required

This position is located at the Einstein campus in the Blood Bank Lab. The hours are 8:00am -4:00pm with alternate weekends.