Clinical Laboratory Technologist

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Path - Blood Bank Einstein Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Night Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 12 AM-8 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7 HOURS Hourly Rate: $58.19 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. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites. The Blood Bank Clinical Lab Technologist will perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintain equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Use independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary. Essential Functions: Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure. Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed Review data prior to release Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians Assist with the training of new employees Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed Qualifications: Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred New York State Department Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required. Applicants must obtain the provisional permit within the probationary period of three month for continued employment. Prior to obtaining the provisional permit, associates may not release any patient reports Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required This position is located at the Moses campus in the Blood Bank Lab. The hours are 12:00am -8:00 am with alternate weekends. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center 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. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT) #J-18808-Ljbffr