Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

19d•Onsite

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. Clinical Chemistry analyzes blood and urine for measures such as electrolyte status, diabetic control, and markers of tissue damage. The Chemistry 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 the Chemistry Lab at the Moses campus in the Bronx, New York, and is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with alternate weekends.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in a physical science; medical technology is preferred.
New York State Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit is required.
Experience or capability using laboratory and hospital information system computers, a variety of automated equipment, and other laboratory equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

Medical technology degree preferred.

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 testing 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 needed.
Maintain records of work performed and equipment maintenance logs.
Assist with telephone calls and enter orders in the LIS system as needed.
May have 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.