Clinical Lab Technician

Duties:

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other patient specimens
• Collect, process, label, and prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Ensure accuracy of test results through quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Maintain compliance with NYSED, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and our client laboratory policies
• Document and report laboratory findings accurately and promptly
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and specimen handling protocols
• Support laboratory operations in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and related departments as assigned

Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of General Clinical Technician / Clinical Laboratory experience
• Experience performing laboratory testing, specimen processing, quality control, and maintaining laboratory standards
• Experience working in an acute care hospital, public health system, or high-volume laboratory environment - preferred
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR) - preferred
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission) - preferred

Education:

• Valid Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) Certification issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• Primary Source Verification required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification - preferred

Shift:

• 12:00 AM-8:00 AM
• 35 hours/weekly
• 5 days/week

Department:

• PATHOLOGY