Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Stem Cell

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Moses campus Stem Cell Lab is seeking a Stem Cell Clinical Lab Technologist to perform routine and emergency tests on blood and body fluids using automated and manual instruments. The role emphasizes QA/QC, record keeping and problem solving with supervision as needed.

Hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, located in Bronx, New York. 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 of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are 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 data and review results prior to release.
• Maintain quality control data and resolve QC failures per procedures and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred

Job description

City/State

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded

No

Department

Path - STEM Cell Lab 2

Bargaining Unit

1199

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours

9 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$54.31

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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 Stem Cell 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
• 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 Stem Cell Lab. The hours are 8:30 AM -5:00 PM.

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.