Clinical Microbiology Lab Technologist

Description To assure that the Employee is technically competent, possesses required education and experience as well as other behavioral skills and performs their responsibilities accordingly. To demonstrate that the employees performance is evaluated and appropriate training- in service is provided. To assure that the employee is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Hospital Center. Responsibilities 1. Demonstratesthe ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks. 2. Performstechnical procedures in Molecular Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, FlowCytometry as outlined in the policy and procedure manual(s). 3. Performsperiodic/scheduled and as needed maintenance on instrumentation/equipment.Maintains documentation including remedial action for problems encountered. 4. Performsquality control and calibration procedures when indicated; verifies inlaboratory information system; records on Levy-Jennings charts; signs QClogs. 5. Ensuresthat all required Quality Control and/ or calibration procedures arecompleted by signing out the records appropriately- per shift/daily/monthlyetc., a) All QC are logged in the LIS and indicated on the Charts whenneeded)Signs all QC Logs. 6. Maintainsall records as per the regulatory requirements: card files, patientrequisitions, LIS Documentation, statistical data. 7. Consultswith the Supervisor or the Pathologist, if needed, on all important results,conflicting or out of range (recognized patterns specified in policy)results. Notes inadequate volume and/ or abnormal appearance of sample 8. Reviewsall Critical Test results by repeat analysis if necessary, and communicatesthe same to Nursing Staff/ Physician every time. Supervisor/Pathologist isalways notified in extreme cases. Enters the details of the Critical Valuecommunication in LIS. 9. Prioritizeswork activities to meet the established/expected test result turnaround time.Always notifies Supervisor if cannot perform a test or it is delayed. 10. Assists in InventoryControl to assure adequate supplies (QC, reagents, calibrators and otherconsummables0 are available and reagents are stored properly (temperaturesensitive). Supplies are dated appropriately when placed in use. 11. Participates in otherprojects/duties as assigned by the Supervisor/ Lab Management. 12. Takes initiative inresolving instrument related problems and finding alternate options for testprocessing. 13. Uses available time todepartmental advantage and assists where needed. 14. Demonstrates the knowledgeand skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial,educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of thepatients served in assigned area. 15. May be required to performother duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary. Organizational/Managerial 16. Participates in thedepartments performance improvement activities. 17. Maintains patient/employeeconfidentiality in the management of information. 18. Observes the Health CareSystems compliance policies. 19. Participates inCompetency and Proficiency testing programs, reports results back toSupervisor. 20. Observes all Safetyprocedures and precautions: a) Uses Personal Protective Equipment such asLab Coats, gloves, mask, shield etc., b) Disposes off contaminated wasteand samples as specified by the hospital and laboratory manual. 21. Wears hospital ID badgeat all times while on premises. Qualifications B.S. in Medical Technology or equivalent education to meet NYS DOH technologist standards. 0-1 year experience Licensing: Name: Clinical Laboratory Technologist Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions ASCP preferred or NCA certification Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSHS-LT&T Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $54.6909 - $67.0585 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. 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