Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operation, the clinical laboratory technologist is responsible for performing specialized technical analyses of blood specimens, leading to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and using independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation. Responsibility also involves ensuring the receipt, recording, routing, and labeling of specimens and communicating test results to the attending physician. Assists with performing laboratory quality control, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities; maintains laboratory supply inventories and processes requests for supply orders; training new employees. Performs other duties as assigned.  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Receive, process, and analyze   specimens for Hematology, Chemistry, and reference Laboratories.

· Must be knowledgeable in   computer data entry using laboratory LIS.

· Review laboratory   orders/Requisitions and prepare samples for appropriate reference   laboratories.

· Review patient results prior to   verification in LIS, repeat sample if necessary, and notify clinical staff of   critical results in a timely manner. Adhere to run around time policy.

· Perform microscopic morphology   and manual differentials according to laboratory procedures.

· Perform all required maintenance   in the analyzer. Load reagent and consumables supplies as needed.

· Monitor inventory and notify   laboratory leadership when supplies are low.

· Troubleshoot analyzers when   necessary.

· Adhere to strict quality control   protocol and maintain log books.

· Maintain performs additional   duties as needed.

· Must be able to work   independently.

· Check Quality Control values   daily and adjust if they are out of range by repeat analysis, changing   reagents, or other troubleshooting methods.

· Quarterly analysis of unknown   proficiency samples, data compilation, and online submission 

· Daily and monthly   maintenance/cleaning for laboratory equipment. 

· Semi-annual linearity testing   for the chemistry analyzer using commercial controls, data compilation, and   online submission.

· Biohazard waste handling and   disposal

· Participate in required   biohazard waste training every year.

· Produce reports for the Lab   Director as needed. 

· Maintain an effective quality   assurance program that measures all critical service aspects and compliance   with relevant regulatory agencies' quality assurance requirements (e.g., NYS   and CLIA). 

· Ensure proficiency reports are   completed and reported on time.

· Bone marrow collection of   specimens extracted by the clinician; process marrow samples and slides for   pathology interpretation; package specimens, process paperwork, and contact   FedEx Express pickup- if necessary.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Able to work well in stressful situations. 

• Excellent attention to detail as   warranted in a healthcare environment.

• Consistently demonstrate a confident,   professional manner to coworkers and the public.

• Able to work safely with infectious   and/or hazardous materials. 

• Ability to work efficiently and identify   areas for efficiency improvement

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

· B.S. Medical   Technology or related discipline required

· At least one   (4+) year of clinical laboratory training at an accredited lab

· Experience with   operating analyzers, blood smear microscopy

· Experience with   EMR software (Onco/LabDaq)

· Must have   experience working in Windows and with MS Office software 

· Must have valid   NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist limited permit or full NYS Clinical   Laboratory Technologist license reflected within the NYS Office of   Professions

EQUIPMENT

· Computer,   scanner, phone systems, fax machine Laboratory Equipment