Technologist, Clinical Laboratory

				Overview:

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

Responsibilities:

* Demonstrates knowledge and perform tests in at least three of the five subspecialties: chemistry, hematology, microbiology, diagnostic immunology, and/or blood bank.
* Coordinates multiple tasks with precision and flexibility, provides accurate precise test results within the minimum turnaround time establish for the laboratory.
* Operates various laboratory instruments involved in specimen testing and result reporting including performing all required quality control tests per shift or necessary.
* Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
* Adheres to IMC's infection control policies: reports any spillage/contamination to manager.
* 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's established corrective action policy and procedure, whenever test system is not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
* Adheres and complies with hospital and 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.
* Documents all quality control activities, instrument procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
* Performs required maintenance of equipment and performs troubleshooting procedures necessary to correct situation.
* Prepare reports assigned by the supervisor of manager.
* Train students when necessary. 
* Check inventory levels to maintain stock when needed.
* Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science required.

Experience:

* No experience required but must possess license.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
* Works cooperatively within department and other departments.
* Basic computer skills, and proficiency.
* Ability to adapt to changing conditions in a calm, productive, and flexible manner.

Licenses, Certifications:

* New York State licensure required.
* American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

* Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending. 
* May include some repetitive motions.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center