Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MT) - Generalist

Glens Falls Hospital•Glens Falls, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, you are the unseen engine behind our hospital's critical medical decisions. Working in our high-complexity diagnostic lab, you will perform, analyze, and validate vital laboratory testing across biochemical, blood bank, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis disciplines. Your precision, speed, and analytical expertise directly provide physicians with the objective data required to accurately diagnose and save patient lives every day. The role offers a comprehensive generalist scope, allowing you to maintain and sharpen an expansive, diverse clinical skillset by rotating through multiple laboratory specialties. You will also have opportunities for professional growth and leadership, including mentoring incoming technical staff, evaluating emerging laboratory methodologies, and supervising 2-3 clinical support team members. You will work alongside a tight-knit, highly collaborative team of pathologists, technologists, and phlebotomists inside an ANCC Magnet® Recognized institution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, or a BS in a biological, chemical, or physical science that meets the NYSDOH Part 58 educational requirements.
Active, valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is required.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills for lab automation.
Ease with computerized medical applications.
Ability to communicate technical diagnostic parameters clearly to medical personnel under pressure.

Nice To Haves

ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) registration or equivalent national certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-complexity clinical testing on patient specimen samples according to provider orders, accurately identifying normal and abnormal components.
Efficiently utilize the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to document and report test results in strict compliance with NYSDOH regulations.
Follow standard safety precautions and department protocols; occasionally assist with high-quality phlebotomy and age-specific specimen processing as needed.
Run and evaluate daily quality control (QC) testing to guarantee flawless accuracy of clinical data, proactively initiating standard operating procedures (SOPs) when QC boundaries are exceeded.
Monitor, calibrate, and verify complex laboratory instrumentation function, meticulously documenting routine preventive maintenance (PM), component replacements, and technical repairs.
Actively participate in laboratory proficiency testing activities and help evaluate new methodologies for precision.
Immediately identify and execute mandatory notifications for "Critical Test Values," communicating precisely and swiftly with physicians, clinic offices, and nursing units.
Collaborate closely with supervisors, pathologists, and interdisciplinary hospital staff regarding blood bank and tissue services.
Help onboard, train, and orient incoming technical staff on standard operating procedures.