Lab Technician

Veracity Software Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in White Plains is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical microbiology tests. This role involves adhering to quality assurance procedures, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate results. Candidates must hold a current NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License and an Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related science. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards in laboratory testing and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License required.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related science with one year hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical microbiology tests using manual and automated techniques.
• Maintains records demonstrating proficiency testing samples.
• Ensures accuracy and quality of results across all testing phases.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Stress Tolerance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License

Job description

White Plains, NY

Full Time | Lab Microbiology | Evening | Mon-Fri 4PM-12AM rot WE and Hol

Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician

Department/Location:

Department of Laboratories

Reports to:

Administrative Director of Laboratories

Performs clinical microbiology tests using manual and automated techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH performance standards, policies, and behaviors.
2. Laboratory testing personnel responsibilities include following the laboratory's pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintaining records of these tests.
3. Maintains records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient specimens.
4. Adheres to quality assurance procedures, including documentation of quality control activities, instrument verifications, and maintenance.
5. Identifies and documents problems affecting test performance and notifies supervisors, taking corrective actions as needed.
6. Ensures accuracy and quality of results across all testing phases.
7. Notifies clinicians and patient units of critical values, maintaining STAT turnaround times.
8. Participates in regulatory readiness (CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, Joint Commission).
9. Maintains 12 Continuing Education credits annually.
10. Participates in SOPs, proficiency testing, inspections, and quality programs, including reporting non-conformances.
11. Evaluates test results for abnormalities and confirms results as per protocols under supervision.
12. Participates in validations, training, and competency assessments.
13. Manages inventory, including lot numbers, expiration dates, labeling, and QC.
14. Completes mandatory training, in-services, and ongoing education.
15. Performs microbiology tests (Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Susceptibilities, Molecular testing) under supervision.
16. Performs other duties as assigned under supervision.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Current NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License required.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related science with one year hospital experience.

Core Competencies:

Flexibility, Organization, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance, Troubleshooting, Communication (verbal and written).

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment:

Exposure to chemicals as per SDS; access SDS via hospital intranet or switchboard.

Primary Population Served:

• All populations, including Neonatal, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, and patients with special needs.
• Non-patient care population and bariatric patients with weight-related comorbidities.