Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Overview
Position Summary
Clinical Microbiology services for the diagnosis of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases are centered at the Moses site. 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.

Position Details
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.

Pay Rate
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Responsibilities
Laboratory
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. Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required. Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed.

Assist
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.

Quality Assurance
Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures. Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment. Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.

Requirements

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. At least 1 year of Lab Technologist experience required; 2 – 3 years preferred. Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required.