Summary:
Performs routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintains equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Uses independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure
- Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed
- Review data prior to release
- Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values
- Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures
- Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required
- Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment
- Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary
- May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians
- Assist with the training of new employees
- Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines
- Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed
Qualifications:
- Position requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
- At least 1 year of work experience
- New York State Department of Education (NYSED) Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required
- Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required
Salary: 80-90k