Clinical Laboratory Technologist(CL)(99)
About The Position
Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests in accordance with established protocols. The role includes maintaining equipment and records and conducting quality assurance activities related to examination performance, requiring independent judgment and responsibility. The technologist performs assays on biological specimens, reviews and reports results, maintains documentation, and alerts a supervisor to problems or unusual or critical results. The role also involves instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control and proficiency testing, adherence to laboratory procedures and safety practices, and identifying and documenting corrective actions for issues that may affect test performance or reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Current New York State license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required.
- 0–1 years of technical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized certifications as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures using specified instruments, equipment, reagents, and techniques.
- Review and report test results.
- Document actions taken and alert a supervisor to problems or unusual or critical results.
- Maintain equipment in operating condition, including routine preventive maintenance and instrument start-up and shut-down procedures, and document these procedures.
- Perform and document quality control procedures and follow the Standard Operating Procedure manual and laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
- Maintain a clean workbench and surrounding area and follow established safety and infection control procedures.
- Receive and analyze proficiency test samples in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Perform special test procedures as directed.
- Identify, correct, and report to management problems that may adversely affect test performance or results reporting.
- Document corrective action when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment to correct malfunctions and document actions taken.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
