Able to utilize independent judgment in performing routine and complex laboratory tests for physician's use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Must be able to perform laboratory tests alone or with minimum supervision, utilizing technical and non-technical skills required for the efficient operation of the hematology clinical laboratory. Trains and carries out an on-the-bench training program for the new technologist and students.
Participates in external Proficiency Testing and maintains established levels of Continuing Education required for licensure and remain updated on changes/progress in the Medical T echnology field. Must follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Must be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affects test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Supervisor or director.
F ollows the Hospital and Laboratory policies for Safety which includes proper use of Personal. Protective Equipment and Chemicals. Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Maintains a neat, clea and efficient work area. Exercises all duties consistent with the needs of all patients regardless of age. Understands, follows and implements the Hospital's policies for confidentiality of patient and employee records.
Exhibits good customer raltion skills. Uses all the equipment available. Applies QC criteria, calibrates and maintains instruments as per Departmental SOP.
Practices clinical science in the specialty of hematology, hemostasis, urine and body fluids analysis. The technologist is responsible for a wide range of laboratory assays intended for the examination of these various biological specimens. Must be able to operate and maintain automated laboratory analyzers and other laboratory equipment based on departmental standard of operation.
Must possess sufficient academic, technical and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects as assigned by the supervisor. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments. Keeps adequate records.
Informs supervisor of equipment or product failure, and problems requiring special attention. Performs and document daily quality control measurements. Recognizes and solves quality control problems.
Documents corrective actions when QC results exceed tolerance limits. Initiates QC practices on new parameters and evaluates old ones, by establishing limits other than those provided by manufactures. Must be able to perform or willing to learn laboratory computer operations, such as: log-in test requests, print daily logs, enter manual results, edit and post patient results, print reports, retrieve reports and other computer functions.
Follows procedures for processing spacemen's for analysis. Evaluates and solves specimen problems and implements established steps for specimen rejection, notification of rejection and documentation of such events. Performs all other duties as required.
Position
This position requires a minimum formal education of Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience. Desired (not required) criteria include: 4-year college degree (Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology) from accredited institution. 2 years experience in Laboratory field. NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.
Non-Union Days: Varies
Varies Hourly Rate: $67.4246