Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science with approved clinical training
Minimum 1 year of laboratory work experience (can include clinical training)
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required
Responsibilities
Obtain blood specimens using skin puncture or venipuncture techniques while maintaining specimen integrity
Prepare samples for analysis and evaluate their suitability according to laboratory policy
Evaluate laboratory results and report them accurately and timely
Anticipate and recognize errors, reporting them to the supervisor or technologist in charge
Follow work instructions for critical values and delta checks
Conduct quality control procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Provide clinical orientation and supervision for new or less experienced personnel
Benefits
Full-time employment status
Evening shift hours
Opportunity for professional development and competency documentation
Potential for acting supervisor responsibilities
Work in a supportive team environment
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Director of Laboratory Services. Performs clinical testing in at least two of the following areas: blood bank, microbiology, serology, chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis. Obtains and receives specimens, understands method principles, performs QC procedures, interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
Core Job Responsibilities
Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed.
Prepares samples for analysis and accurately and efficiently. Evaluates suitability of specimen for analysis: appropriately accepting or rejecting specimens according to laboratory policy.
Evaluates laboratory results through correlation with common physiological conditions. Reports test results accurately and timely per laboratory protocols.
Anticipates and recognizes errors, responding in an appropriate manner by reporting to supervisor or technologist in charge.
Follows work instructions for critical values and delta checks.
Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, procedures, equipment, reagents, media, and products and maintains accurate documentation per department protocols.
Reviews QC and patient data from previous day (documentation and problems referred to supervisor).
Maintains competence needed for health care advancements, scientific research, technology, new equipment and/or new procedures.
Completes educations and competency documentation before due date.
Provides clinical orientation and supervision for new or less experience personnel as assigned and can function as acting supervisor as qualified and assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science with approved medical clinical training
Minimum 1 year experience laboratory work (may be part of clinical training program)
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
Job Details
Req Id 99119 Department CLINICAL LABORATORY Shift Evenings Shift Hours Worked 10.50 FTE 1 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-10 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $29 - $50 per hour
