Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore Health System

Avenue (MD)

On-site

USD 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and emergency tests on blood and body fluids. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a physical science and a valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control and preparing reagents. This full-time position is located in Bronx, New York, with alternate weekends required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a physical science required, medical technology preferred.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist License needed, provisional permit must be obtained.
Experience with laboratory and hospital information systems required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency tests on blood and body fluids.
Maintain quality control data and resolve QC failures.
Prepare reagents and take inventory as needed.

Skills

Laboratory and hospital information system computers

Automated laboratory equipment

Chemical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a physical science

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Tools

Automated equipment

Job description

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City/State
Bronx, New York

Grant Funded
No

Department
Path - Administration

Bargaining Unit
1199

Work Shift
Day

Work Days
ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours
7:30 AM-4 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours
7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate
$48.34

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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.

The Clinical Lab Technologist will 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.

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

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 months 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 Westchester Square campus in the Rapid Response Lab. The hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm with alternate weekends.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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