Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science with approved medical clinical training
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory work experience (may include clinical training)
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
Experience in at least two laboratory areas (blood bank, microbiology, serology, chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis)
Ability to work independently and organize tasks to meet deadlines
Responsibilities
Obtain blood specimens via skin puncture or venipuncture while maintaining specimen integrity
Prepare and evaluate samples for analysis; accept or reject specimens based on lab policy
Report lab results accurately and promptly in compliance with protocols
Anticipate and address errors by reporting to supervisors
Follow critical value work instructions and delta checks
Conduct quality control procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Review QC and patient data for anomalies and report issues to supervisors
Benefits
Clinical orientation and supervision responsibilities for new staff
Opportunities to advance competence in healthcare advancements and technologies
Participation in ongoing professionalism through education and competency documentation
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.
