Senior Technologist Laboratory - Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank - Part Time - Weekend Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•Westchester, IL

5d•$53 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Laboratory Technologists are redefining the limits of science and medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Hospital. This role oversees the daily operations of the CLAS (Total Laboratory Automation) and specialty areas of the laboratory. The position maintains a daily schedule of personnel to ensure adequate staffing for specimen volume. It also oversees or participates in technical operations including QA/QC checks, system maintenance issues, accuracy of test results, and general sample troubleshooting. The Lead Technologist oversees laboratory staff in the performance of qualitative and quantitative test procedures, acts as a reference source for technologists in the correlation of test data, and implements solutions to problems in processing and delivering highly accurate patient data. Participation in QA/QC concerns related to result data delivery and patient care, as well as staff orientation and training, is expected. The role also serves as a contact person for calls from nursing units and physicians, tracking and responding to questions relating to testing procedures and results. This is a part-time day shift position working weekends with 3 day shifts one weekend and 2 days shifts the next, located at the NYP Westchester campus in Bronxville, NY. All roles require on-site presence, and employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the New York Education department
6 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist (or 4 years experience with a Master's degree)
Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification
Master's degree in Medical Technology or related science
Laboratory supervisory experience
Experience with laboratory regulations and/or CAP inspections

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the CLAS (Total Laboratory Automation) and specialty areas of the laboratory.
Maintain a daily schedule of personnel to ensure all sections of the laboratory are adequately staffed for the specimen volume.
Oversee or participate in technical operations including QA/QC checks, system maintenance issues, accuracy of test results, and general sample troubleshooting.
Oversee laboratory staff in the performance of qualitative and quantitative test procedures.
Act as a reference source for technologists in the correlation of test data.
Implement solutions to problems in processing and delivering highly accurate patient data.
Participate in QA/QC concerns related to result data delivery and patient care.
Participate in the orientation and training of staff.
Act as contact person for calls from nursing units and physicians.
Track and respond to questions relating to testing procedures and results.