Clinical Lab Technologist

Clinical Lab Technologist - Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bronx, NY Area

Shift: Night Scheduled Hours: 12 AM-8 AM

Job Overview:

The 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.

Benefits:

• Nutrition Counseling
• Weight Watchers
• Fitness Programs
• Smoking Cessation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healing Arts Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident & Business Travel Insurance
• Paid time off for illness, vacation & holidays
• Disability benefits to protect your income
• Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)

Responsibilities:

• 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

Job Requirements:

Education - Position requires at least a Bachelors degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred

Certificate/License - New York State Department of Education Clinical 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.