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Westchester Medical Center Health Network · 4 months ago

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Kingston, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist who will process and analyze biological specimens using independent judgment. The role involves performing laboratory analyses, ensuring quality control, and participating in quality improvement projects while also acting as a technical resource for staff and clinicians.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs routine and special analysis of specimens according to established protocol

Consistently seeks/consults other departments to assist in workflow efficiencies when immediate tasks are completed, in order to expedite patient care

Recognizes abnormal or inconsistent test results and follows through accordingly

Follows protocol for critical/panic values

Reviews co-workers reports where appropriate, for release

Demonstrates and maintains competencies in all applicable testing areas

Demonstrates competency in all clinical departments and limited Microbiology

Performs quality control procedures according to established protocol

Follows through with corrective action and documentation when appropriate

Proactively alerts supervisor to quality control trends and other potential problems

Actively participates in department-based Quality Improvement projects

Assists supervisor and/or co-workers with test method comparisons, correlation studies or other validation studies for new or current test systems

Assists supervisor in collating data, material, etc. for quality management programs

Performs routine preventive maintenance of all departmental equipment/instruments

Maintains department inventory, communicating effectively with Supervisor or designee when inventory is low, in order to assure continuity of patient testing

Recognizes instrument malfunction and/or reagent problems and is able to perform problem-solving/ troubleshooting measures

Is able to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation problems

Independently initiates communication with service/vendor in order to problem solve instrumentation/ equipment

Acts independently to determine alternative testing procedures

Acts as a technical resource for students, technical staff, physicians and other professional staff

Participates in the continuing education programs offered in the respective department, cross-trained departments and through the hospital

Initiates and presents a department-specific in-service related to education of staff

Expands knowledge in the field through continuing education; e.g., seminars, outside programs, on-line programs

Interfaces with clinicians during off-hours and answers questions/concerns related to laboratory tests, procedures, collection information, etc

Performs venipuncture duties within assigned time frame for routine, timed and stat orders

Reports to codes as required within established time frame and follows all technical and administrative protocol

Accurately correlates orders with specimens ensuring proper identification of specimen and follows up with unit as needed

Assesses quality and appropriateness (QNS, clotted, labeling, proper collection/container, etc.) of specimens and follows through accordingly (redraw, notification of nursing unit, etc.)

Is able to demonstrate effective utilization of computer systems to perform testing for patient care functions

Identifies/makes recommendations for process improvements related to LIS, test analyzers and/or manual test methods

Performs other related duties as required

Assists supervisor in performing a special project or initiative

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory TechnologyQuality AssurancePreventive MaintenanceVenipunctureProblem SolvingTechnical ResourceContinuing EducationComputer Systems Utilization

Required

Bachelors degree or higher for Clinical Laboratory Technologist or substantial equivalence as per New York State Education Department, required

Current licensure in New York State as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Verification of pending application to NYS as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and a Limited Permit to Practice Clinical Laboratory Technology

Company

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles.

Founded in 1917