Clinical Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
Highland Hospital is seeking a full time Lab Technologist to join its team. Candidates for this role will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 3am-1:30pm (4) 10 hour shifts or 3:00am-11:30am (5) 8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. The Technologist is responsible for timely and accurate test analysis using moderately complex methods and/or instrumentation. Reporting of results for patient samples is often interpretive in nature. Responsible for instrument maintenance, operation of instrumentation, daily quality control and adherence to all laboratory policies. Analysis of patient, proficiency samples, and quality control samples using moderately complex instrumentation or methodology. Reports results of patient, proficiency samples or quality control using the computer and/or instrument interfaces. Able to operate all types of laboratory and computer equipment in 2 of the core areas. Performs routine testing operations, operational checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and remedial maintenance of equipment. Receives, identifies, logs, labels, processes and results laboratory specimens using established and documented procedures. Calculates and record results, including quality control specimens, referring questionable or inconsistent values to supervisor. Aids in maintaining quality control programs by performing determinations, recording data, checking results, taking and documenting corrective action. Reports results of any discrepancies to technical specialist, CLT tech II or Supervisor. Refers persistent or difficult problems to section head or in-charge technologist. Telephones STAT and /or Critical Tests and Critical Values as required by laboratory policy and procedure.
Requirements
- Must Meet NYSDOH requirements for licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
- One year as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
- New York State license or permit for Clinical Laboratory Technologist as determined by regulatory authorities.
- Can perform laboratory processes.
- Can prioritize and multi-task.
Responsibilities
- Perform timely and accurate test analysis using moderately complex methods and/or instrumentation.
- Report results for patient samples, which are often interpretive in nature.
- Perform instrument maintenance, operation of instrumentation, daily quality control, and adhere to all laboratory policies.
- Analyze patient, proficiency samples, and quality control samples using moderately complex instrumentation or methodology.
- Report results of patient, proficiency samples, or quality control using the computer and/or instrument interfaces.
- Operate all types of laboratory and computer equipment in 2 of the core areas.
- Perform routine testing operations, operational checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and remedial maintenance of equipment.
- Receive, identify, log, label, process, and result laboratory specimens using established and documented procedures.
- Calculate and record results, including quality control specimens, referring questionable or inconsistent values to supervisor.
- Aid in maintaining quality control programs by performing determinations, recording data, checking results, taking and documenting corrective action.
- Report results of any discrepancies to technical specialist, CLT tech II, or Supervisor.
- Refer persistent or difficult problems to section head or in-charge technologist.
- Telephone STAT and/or Critical Tests and Critical Values as required by laboratory policy and procedure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
