Hematology Clinical Lab Technologist – Day Shift

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center's Moses campus Hematology Lab seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids, using automated and manual methods. You will maintain QA/QC, review data, and assist with LIS entry in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science and a NYS license or limited permit, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, inventory, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science is required or preferred.
• New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit is required.
• Laboratory and hospital information system experience with automated 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 supervise the work of a laboratory unit and provide leadership for technicians.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Maintain clean work area per Infection Control guidelines.
• Perform other laboratory tasks under supervision as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science

Tools

LIS system

Automated equipment

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center's Moses campus Hematology Lab seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids, using automated and manual methods. You will maintain QA/QC, review data, and assist with LIS entry in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science and a NYS license or limited permit, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, inventory, and staff training.