Clinical Laboratory Technologist I - Per Diem

Bassett Healthcare•Cobleskill, NY

25d•$35 - $52

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. A Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and any other tests or procedures conducted by a clinical laboratory, as defined by Title Five of Article Five of the New York State public health law. A Clinical Laboratory Technologist provides prompt and accurate laboratory test results and/or prepares products for transfusion in support of patient care, including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, as determined by the department. Correlates knowledge and understanding of theory to independently solve problems and answer questions. May be assigned responsibility to direct, review, and /or verify work of other clinical laboratory personnel and or/students.

Requirements

Qualified as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations
Minimum 1 year experience in standard laboratory methodologies, required
Licensure by NYS SED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required, or licensure-eligible with a limited permit or limited license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Limited Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination which must be taken within one year from the issuance of a limited permit, required
Accountability
Computer Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Interacting with People
Multi-tasking
Time Management
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
Occasional crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, visual acuity, seeing/monitor/computer use
Frequent chemical, bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Responsibilities

Performs and verifies (reports) laboratory tests and/or prepares products for transfusion on acceptable specimens to obtain accurate data in accordance with established procedures and protocols and in a timely manner
Performs quality control (QC) processes and proficiency testing (PT) as assigned
Maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and/or supplies and documentation required in performance of job responsibilities.
Follows all institution and department policies and procedures.
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Direct, review, and /or verify work of other clinical laboratory personnel, students, and/or nursing staff as assigned.
Any Clinical Laboratory Technologist meeting NYSDOH qualifications of supervisor (part 58 of 10 NYCR, section 1.4) may be required to perform supervisory functions in the absence of the regular supervisor.
Performs other duties within their scope of practice as assigned.