Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Montefiore Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Pathology performs laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. The division uses automated equipment and serves hospitals, nursing homes, Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and physicians’ offices at more than 40 sites. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using automated and manual instrumentation. The role maintains equipment and records in accordance with department procedures and regulatory guidelines for quality assurance and quality control, and uses independent judgment to resolve technical and procedural problems. The position is located in Lab Services at the Westchester Square campus in the Bronx. The scheduled shift is 12:00 AM–8:30 AM, with alternate weekends.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in a physical science; medical technology is preferred.
New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or limited permit.
At least 2 years of laboratory technologist experience.
Experience with laboratory and hospital information system computers, automated equipment, and other laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

Medical technology degree.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment.
Monitor specimens to ensure testing is completed.
Review data before release and report panic, abnormal, and other reportable values.
Maintain quality-control data, resolve QC failures, and document actions according to laboratory procedures.
Prepare reagents, take inventory, and advise a supervisor as needed.
Maintain records of work performed and equipment maintenance logs.
Assist with telephone calls and order entry in the laboratory information system as needed.
May take individual responsibility for a laboratory unit and provide leadership to technicians.
Assist in training new employees.
Maintain a clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
Perform other laboratory-related tasks as directed by a supervisor.