Clinical Lab Technologist II -Blood Gas Technician

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine Respiratory Care Department, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist is a valuable member of our team, who provides indirect services and support to the patient population.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior performance and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

 Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the Respiratory Care Department may include the following but are not limited to:

 The individual filing this position will perform Blood Gas Technician duties including but not limited to:  performance of routine test analysis, adhere to all departmental policies and protocols, and apply detailed specialized knowledge of scientific principles and their application to perform advanced level testing in general and specific areas in the Respiratory Care Department.  They must also perform and understand all quality control procedures, review the accuracy of final test reports, recognize routine laboratory problems and identifies the cause, and maintain up to date overall knowledge of this professional field as required to perform normal duties described in this job description.  Under the general supervision of the department supervisory staff, the TH Clinical Lab Tech II will have responsibilities for the following duties:

·      Will be responsible for performance of routine test analysis, must be able to work effectively in the hospital environment and adhere to all departmental policies and protocols.

·       Must apply detailed specialized knowledge of scientific principles and their application to perform advanced level testing in general and specific areas regarding blood gas analysis.  This specialized responsibility is inclusive of identification of atypical blood gas results and critical values.  TH Clinical Lab Tech IV, III, II.

·       Performs daily routine maintenance on all blood gas analyzers and maintains consumable supplies.

·       Performs and understands all quality control procedures as required by departmental protocols.  Identifies and insures that all reagents and equipment utilized are within set quality control standards.  TH Clinical Lab Tech IV, III, II.

    Work with Laboratory Information Technology regarding operating systems maintenance and testing. 

·       Performs and understands all advanced level proficiency testing and reporting results.

·       Identifies and corrects operator errors, ensuring proper documentation in electronic medical record.

·       Reviews the accuracy of final reports, verifying computer print-outs where applicable.  Implements new test procedures or new equipment under the direction of the supervisor.  TH Clinical Lab Tech II.

·       Recognizes routine laboratory equipment problems and identifies the cause.  Where applicable would take corrective action to remedy such problems through the use of proper laboratory protocol or minor routine equipment repair and adjustments, and bring such problems to the attention of the supervisor.  TH Clinical Lab Tech III, II.

·       Communicate effectively with Main Laboratory, Point of Care Dept., regulatory agencies and vendor technicians 

·       Assist in teaching respiratory therapists, anesthesia staff and nurses use of blood gas analyzers, laboratory theory and technique.  Helps to maintain competencies.  TH Clinical Lab Tech II.

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