In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for aiding in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease using the latest computerized interfaced biomedical instruments to generate accurate, reliable results. Analyzes blood, body fluids and tissues. Examines specimens to detect various disease states. Correlates and interpreting clinical laboratory tests using their independent judgment and responsibilities. Monitors quality, recognizes testing errors, detects and resolves problematic specimens. Disseminates clinical laboratory test information to clinicians. Evaluates clinical laboratory testing for each individual patient. Recognizes the need to incorporate new methodologies, instrumentation and tests as they relate to current trends and needs. Responsible for training and teaching student, residents and staff.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adheres to the laboratory’s Quality Control policies and procedures, instrumentation maintenance procedures and, instrument trouble shooting protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates in unit based quality improvement initiatives. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services or obtains information presented.
- Recognizes unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action. Follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids. - Develops, coordinates and provides team support. Coaches, mentors and trains Medical Technology Students, Residents and other Technologists and Technicians.
- Notifies appropriate personnel in the case of any unacceptable samples, and records in departmental call log all
specific information. Calls critical values to the appropriate person, requires verification of results and documents
in departmental call log all specific information. - Recognizes system failures and takes effective corrective action. Determines whether the patient/test sample
integrity is acceptable.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Associate Degree OR licensed by NYS Department of Education as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, or Pathologist Assistant Required as per NYS Dept Education Clinical Lab Technologist grandfathering provision. Current New York State Dept of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist, HIstotechnician, Histotechnologist, or Pathologist Assistant License or limited permit Required. Strong communication (both oral and written), critical thinking, data reporting, detail orientation, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills Required. Basic computer skills..
Required Licenses: NYS-Pathologist Assistant Lic, Certified Histotechnician, CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS
Preferred Qualifications:
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification Preferred. 1-2 years of Clinical laboratory science Preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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