About The Position
Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests pursuant to established protocols. The role includes maintaining equipment and records and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance, requiring independent judgment and responsibility. The technologist sets up and performs routine and complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the assigned laboratory area and qualifications; prepares and tests specimens and reports results; follows and records in-process quality control procedures; performs routine and preventive equipment maintenance; troubleshoots basic instrumentation, materials, technical problems, and methodologies; maintains station supplies; and follows infection control practices. Other related duties may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science, or a related field.
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or as appropriate to the area of assignment.
- At least one year of work experience and/or training specific to the work performed in the assigned area.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification
Responsibilities
- Set up and perform routine and complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the laboratory area and personal qualifications.
- Prepare and test specimens for examination and report results.
- Follow established in-process quality control procedures and record data.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems, and methodologies.
- Maintain sufficient supplies at the work station.
- Ensure and maintain quality control and assurance activities.
- Use infection control practices and procedures.
- Perform related duties as required.
