B.S. Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or physical sciences required.
3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience necessary.
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is mandatory.
Blood Bank experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
Accurately identify patients and specimens, ensuring proper storage and handling.
Perform and document quality control and equipment maintenance tasks.
Conduct testing procedures according to policy, meeting established timeframes.
Review and verify all work, addressing abnormal and critical results appropriately.
Handle inquiries from Medical Staff regarding laboratory protocols.
Benefits
Generous benefits packages offered.
Tuition assistance available for professional development.
Defined benefit pension plan included.
Supportive culture for educational growth.
Full Job Description
Job Details
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, the Lab Technologist performs all procedures related to his/her section, including patient testing (neonates to geriatric patients), maintenance of equipment and accurate records. Assumes responsibility for first-line supervision in the absence of the Supervisor or Lead Technologist. Evaluates all reports performed, exercising independent judgment. Attends educational programs to maintain his/her level of proficiency.
Responsibilities:
Operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments required for performance of procedures. Rejects specimens which do not meet criteria. Assures telephone reports are given and documented as per protocol. Records all results accurately and legibly.
Accurately identifies patients and specimens. Separates and stores specimens in the appropriate locations. Missing specimens are investigated and verified.
Performs and documents all quality control and equipment maintenance to include scheduled maintenance, cleaning, calibrations, temperatures, etc.
Perform procedures accurately and according to policy completing testing within established time for routine and STAT testing.
Reviews and verifies all work performed, taking appropriate action for all abnormal and critical results.
Handles inquiries from the Medical Staff pertaining to the Laboratory according to policy, reporting same to Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist
Qualifications:
B.S. Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or the physical sciences.
3-5 years of Clinical Laboratory Experience.
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required
Blood Bank experience is a plus
Posted Salary RangeUSD $56.28 - USD $70.76 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
About Catholic Health System
Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
