Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular
About The Position
Montefiore Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Pathology performs laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids to support disease diagnosis and health maintenance. The Molecular Clinical Lab Technologist works in the Molecular Lab at the Moses campus and performs routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using automated and manual instrumentation. The role requires timely testing, maintaining equipment and records in accordance with department procedures and regulatory guidelines, and using independent judgment to resolve technical and procedural problems. The position may require standing or sitting for extended periods.
Requirements
- At least a bachelor’s degree in a physical science; medical technology is preferred.
- At least 1 year of laboratory technologist experience.
- New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or limited permit.
- Applicants must obtain a provisional permit within the three-month probationary period to continue employment. Before obtaining the provisional permit, associates may not release patient reports.
- Ability to use laboratory and hospital information-system computers, a variety of automated equipment, and other laboratory equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in medical technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment as appropriate.
- Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed.
- Review data before release.
- Report panic and abnormal values.
- Maintain quality-control data, resolve QC failures, and document actions according to laboratory procedures.
- Prepare reagents, take inventory, and advise the supervisor as required.
- Maintain records of work performed and equipment maintenance logs.
- Assist with answering telephone calls and enter orders in the LIS system as necessary.
- May take individual responsibility for a laboratory unit and provide leadership to technicians.
- Assist with training new employees.
- Maintain a clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
- Perform other laboratory-related tasks under a supervisor’s direction as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
