Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist for the Chemistry division. The role focuses on protein separation and immunology labs with rotations, performing routine and emergency tests on blood and body fluids using automated and manual instruments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a physical science or medical technology and NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or limited permit.

Qualifications

• Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
• New York State Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required
• Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required

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

Skills

Laboratory testing

QA/QC controls

LIS data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science/medical technology

Tools

LIS system

Automated equipment

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Path - Chemistry Moses Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Evening Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 3:30 PM-12 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $50.78 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates,

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. Clinical Chemistry provides biochemical analysis of blood and urine for the determination of electrolyte status, diabetic control, markers of tissue damage, and a host of other substances in serum and plasma that indicate a patient's degree of health or disease.

The primary area of this position will be in the Protein separation and immunology Lab, with rotation through other Chemistry laboratories as needed. The Chemistry 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 Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required
• Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required

This position is located at the Moses campus in the Chemistry Lab - Protein separation and immunology Lab, with rotation through other Chemistry laboratories as needed . The hours are 11:30 am – 8:00 am 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.

Since its inception in 1885, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve.

Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation.

Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.

Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

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