Clinical Lab Technologi, Micro

Job Summary The Clinical Lab Technologist, Microbiology is responsible for performing specialized technical analyses of blood specimens leading to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the laboratory at Westchester Medical Center. The role also involves ensuring the receipt, recording, grouping and labeling of specimens and the communication of test results to the attending physician. Responsibilities Performs various types of clinical analyses in Microbiology. Record findings on worksheet for verification. Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked. Read and report cultures as per protocols. Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature. Subculture media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required. Perform quality control as per protocols. Process microbiological samples as per protocols. Preparing stains as needed. Interpret test results, review and verify result reports. Operate automated or specialized equipment and perform maintenance or troubleshoot as needed. Confere with attending or referral physician, nursing staff or other provider on test results, and ensure immediate notification when the critical limits of specified test results are exceeded. Provide technical assistance as needed throughout the Microbiology laboratory. Participate in validation studies in setting up new procedures and equipment. Perform quality control testing, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies and defects. Ensure proper preparation, storage, dispensing and periodic evaluation of reagents to assure the accuracy and precision of test results. May provide training to new technologists/technicians in the core laboratory. Read, understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all tests, processes and testing platforms. Report and escale any issues to the department supervisor. Perform testing on proficiency samples in the same manner as patient samples. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements Experience: 0-2 years experience as a clinical lab technologist, preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent experience, required. Licenses / Certifications: Either: (a) possession of a license and current registration as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department; or (b) possession of a limited permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or restricted license to practice clinical laboratory technology at Westchester Medical Center issued by the New York State Education Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westchester Medical Center Health Network