Clinical Laboratory Technician 1

Job Description

ProHEALTH  is one of the largest private multi-specialty medical practices in the Northeast and has been serving the health needs of Long Island and the Greater New York Metropolitan area since 1997. With over 900 providers in 300 locations, our goal is to provide quality health care to ensure that our patients get the right care at the right time.

We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professional and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. 

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility and opportunity for growth and advancement. 

Primary Responsibilities:  Lab Technician 

• Level 1
  • Perform all routine and STAT testing in Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry and Special Chemistry according to laboratory SOP’s under medical technologist/ supervisor supervision.
  • Perform and document routine and preventive instrument maintenance according to laboratory SOP’s. Alert supervisor/manager to instrument or product failures. 
  • Perform and document calibration and test Quality Control samples according to laboratory SOP’s under medical technologist/ supervisor supervision. 
  • Responsible for critical results notification and documentation.
  • Utilize LIS for entering and verifying patient results and Quality control under supervision.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory.
  • Document and maintain records/paperwork associated with workbench assignment.
  • Assist with sample receipt and accessioning if needed.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and utilize all available PPE in completing tasks.
  • Monitor pending logs to ensure all testing is complete.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Level 2
  • All responsibilities listed for Level 1 plus…
  • Keep reagent Inventory sufficient for use. Document details of Reagent inventory for all lot numbers. 
  • Perform new lot validation under supervision. 
• Level 3
  • All responsibilities listed for Level 1 and 2 plus…
  • Assist in weekly review of Levy Jennings charts for all shifts and trends.
  • Assist Medical technologist with routine instrument maintenance.
  • Test Proficiency survey samples in the lab section assigned under supervision.
  • Provide direction, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned.
  • Perform and documents calibration and test Quality Control samples according to laboratory SOP’s.
• Lead
  • All responsibilities listed for Level 1, 2, and 3 plus…
  • Assist with LIS or new method/test validation testing.
  • Review and ensure test calibration documentations are kept in respective logbooks with signature. Report back to leadership.
  • Assist the supervisor/manager in performing and documenting New Lot number validation for all reagents used in the assigned section of the Laboratory. 
  • Assist supervisor/manager in placing new lot number of Control Test values, range, and validation, if applicable.
  • Oversee documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly check offs. 
  • Assist technologist/supervisor with LIS or new method/test validation. 
  • Assist in additional tasks as assigned by supervisor. 

Requirements

• Level 1:
  • High School diploma 
  • Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician License 
  • 0-2 years of clinical Laboratory experience
• Level 2:
  • Level 1 plus 
  • 2+ years of clinical Laboratory experience preferred but not required. 
• Level 3:
  • Level 1 and 2 plus
  • Associate degree 
  • 4+ years of relevant Laboratory experience 
• Lead tech:
  • Level 1, 2 and 3 plus 
  • 5+ years of clinical Laboratory experience 
  • Strong Skills in the MS Office Suite of applications
  • Able to assist managing multiple activities and projects and meet strict timelines and deadlines. 
  • Extensive bench level experience in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and other lab areas Preferred. 

ProHEALTH strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

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