Clinical Laboratory Technologist- Ambulatory Cancer
About The Position
Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests according to established protocols. The role includes maintaining equipment and records and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance, requiring independent judgment and responsibility. The technologist performs assays of biological specimens using specified instruments, equipment, reagents, and techniques; reviews and reports results; and maintains records of actions taken. The role also includes equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control and proficiency testing, adherence to standard operating procedures and safety and infection control practices, and identifying and reporting issues that could affect test performance or results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Current New York State license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 0–1 years of technical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures using specified instruments, equipment, reagents, and techniques.
- Reviews and reports results, documents actions taken, and alerts a supervisor to problems or unusual or critical results.
- Maintains equipment in operating condition, including routine preventive maintenance and instrument start-up and shut-down procedures, and documents these procedures.
- Performs and documents quality control procedures and follows the Standard Operating Procedure manual and laboratory policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
- Maintains cleanliness of the workbench and surrounding area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
- Handles proficiency test samples in the same manner as patient specimens and performs special test procedures as directed.
- Identifies, corrects, and reports problems that may adversely affect test performance or results reporting.
- Documents corrective action when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
- Troubleshoots equipment to correct malfunctions and documents actions taken.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
