Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Hematology - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time/Evenings (4pm - Midnight incl wknds & hol)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs technical laboratory procedures in hematology and other assigned laboratory areas, as directed by the Laboratory Manager or Principal Investigator. The role includes performing and documenting tests, maintaining equipment, completing quality control and calibration procedures, preserving regulatory records, reviewing and communicating critical results, and prioritizing work to meet turnaround times. The technologist also supports inventory management, troubleshooting, training, safety, quality improvement, and effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent education that meets New York State Department of Health technologist standards.
0–1 year of experience.
Meet regulatory, licensure, and annual health-assessment requirements.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or NCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical, technical, service, and administrative tasks.
Perform technical procedures in chemistry and hematology, including coagulation and urinalysis, according to policy and procedure manuals.
Perform scheduled, periodic, and as-needed maintenance on instrumentation and equipment, and document maintenance and remedial actions.
Perform quality control and calibration procedures when indicated; verify them in the laboratory information system, record them on Levy-Jennings charts, and sign QC logs.
Ensure required quality control and calibration records are completed and signed out according to the applicable shift, daily, or monthly schedule.
Maintain records required by regulations, including card files, patient requisitions, LIS documentation, and statistical data.
Consult the Supervisor or Pathologist about important, conflicting, or out-of-range results; note inadequate sample volume or abnormal sample appearance.
Review critical test results, repeat analyses when necessary, communicate results to nursing staff or physicians, notify the Supervisor or Pathologist in extreme cases, and enter communication details in the LIS.
Prioritize work to meet expected test turnaround times and notify the Supervisor when a test cannot be performed or will be delayed.
Assist with inventory control, ensure adequate supplies are available, store temperature-sensitive reagents properly, and date supplies when placed in use.
Participate in assigned projects and other duties as directed by the Supervisor or laboratory management.
Take initiative in resolving instrument-related problems and identifying alternate test-processing options.
Use available time to support departmental needs and assist where needed.
Provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients served in the assigned area.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement activities.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality and observe healthcare system compliance policies.
Participate in competency and proficiency testing programs and report results to the Supervisor.
Follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and dispose of contaminated waste and samples according to hospital and laboratory procedures.
Wear a hospital ID badge while on the premises.
Participate in training other staff members and meet regulatory, licensure, and annual health-assessment requirements.
Identify learning strengths and needs, use learning resources, and attend at least four continuing-education sessions each year.
Interact professionally, courteously, and respectfully with patients, families, laboratory and hospital staff, and the extended community.
Promote teamwork and clear communication to resolve problems in a timely manner, and communicate suggestions and ideas for improving performance and operations.