Clinical Laboratory Technologist

City/State: New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MNR Lab Operations Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Night Work Days: NIGHTS VARY Scheduled Hours: 12:30 AM-8:30 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $49.81 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Perform laboratory tests pursuant to established and approved protocols, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Maintain equipment and records; perform quality control and quality assurance related to test performance.

Essential Functions

1. Run tests on patient samples, provide report to the Physician and identify critical results. Results do not have any errors.
2. Run three levels of controls, identifying and remediating QC problems. Equipment runs smoothly, and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
3. Stain and read manual differentials, identify abnormal and bring them to attention of Physician. Results are provided without errors.
4. Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance procedures. Equipment runs smoothly and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
5. Draw blood samples from patients for analysis in onsite lab or to be sent out to other Montefiore or outside laboratories. Ensures correct patient, correct tubes for required tests, and disposes of needles and other supplies according to standards. Correct samples are collected from the correct patient with each encounter and all supplies immediately disposed of following each procedure.

Qualifications

• BS Preferred
• 4-6 years 5 years work experience
• Knowledge of principles and procedures to run laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist OHS Annual Assessment
• OHS Fit Test

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore New Rochelle is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays
• Life, accident and business travel insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Disability benefits to protect your income
• Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)
• Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
• Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.)

Professional Development

Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.