Clinical Lab Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY

Clinical , Hematology and Chemistry laboratory technologist means a clinical laboratory practitioner who, pursuant to established and approved protocols of the department of health, performs clinical laboratory procedures and examinations and any other tests or procedures conducted by a clinical laboratory, including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance, and which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, as determined by the department.

Perform and report results on a variety of analytical tests and procedures of patient specimen samples according to established laboratory policies and procedures

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Demonstrates knowledge and perform tests in one or more of the laboratory subspecialties, e.g. chemistry, immunology, microbiology, or hematology

Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks with precision and flexibility to provide accurate and precise test results within the minimum turnaround time established for the laboratoryOperates various laboratory instruments involved in specimen testing and result reporting including performing all required quality control tests per shift or as necessary

Follows the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records for patient test results

Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies the lead laboratory technologist

Follow the laboratory established corrective action policy and procedure, whenever test system is not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance

Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations), maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities

Documents all quality control activities, instrument procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed

Adheres and complies with laboratory infection control policies and procedures

Actively participates in ongoing testing with the standards of accrediting agencies. Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as a patient specimen sample

Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance and improvement program

Assesses the accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, and identifies probable cause for irregular and atypical findings

Performs required maintenance of equipment and performs troubleshooting procedures necessary to correct situations

Maintains records of tests and examinations and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care

Prepare reports assigned by the supervisor or manager

Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor

Train newly hired personnel when necessary

Check inventory levels to maintain stock when needed

Equipment knowledge:

Beckman DXI 800, DXI 9000

Abbott Alinity CI

DXH 900 with slide maker/ slide stainer

DXC AU 700

Diasorin XL

Phadia 250, 1000

DXU840M, AX 4030

IQ 200 AX 4030

Sebia Capi 3 Tera/Octa

ACL Top 350\

Alcor iSed

Cellavision

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

New York State licensure ( preferred)

ASCP Certification highly recommended

Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Involves standing, walking, sitting and bending

May include lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects