Clinical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree (AAS) in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, or its equivalent as defined by the NYS Education Department.
• Active, valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is required.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills for lab automation.
• Ease with computerized medical applications.
• Ability to communicate technical diagnostic parameters clearly to medical personnel under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) registration or equivalent national certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of testing procedures on patient specimen samples according to physician orders and analyzes test results to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Utilizes the laboratory information system to report all test results which will be reviewed by a NYSDOH supervisor qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Follows Standard Precautions and adheres to hospital and departmental safety policies and regulations.
• Conducts quality control (QC) testing to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Notifies supervisor and initiates SOP’S when QC is out of limits.
• Verifies and documents instrument function by monitoring and calibrating specific instruments.
• Participates in proficiency testing activities.
• Performs and documents routine PM on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
• Documents any repairs, replacements, and maintenance needs of instruments or equipment.
• Consults supervisor/pathologist as required.
• Documents and notifies all “Critical Test Values” and “Call test values” to the appropriate floor /office and physician. This information is entered in to the LIS in a precise and timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving and team building skills.
• May assist in the training of technical staff regarding SOP’s.
• Following SOP’S may prepare slides for cytological screening by both pathologists and cytotechnologists.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Generalist Scope
• Professional Growth & Leadership opportunities
• Mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities to evaluate emerging laboratory methodologies
• Supervision opportunities
• ANCC Magnet® Recognized institution