Stony Brook Southampton Hospital ยท 1 month ago
Clinical Lab Technologist II -Blood Gas Technician
Stony Brook, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expStony Brook Southampton Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist II in their Respiratory Care Department. The role involves performing advanced blood gas analysis, routine test analysis, and maintaining quality control procedures while ensuring effective communication with various departments and regulatory agencies.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Maintains up-to-date overall knowledge of this professional field as required to perform normal duties described in this job description
Must have a general knowledge of all standards and regulations that apply specifically to this job position as issued by FDA, NYS Department of Health, College of American Pathologists (CAP) and other applicable accreditation and regulatory authorities
Maintains and conducts safe laboratory practices as required by the NYS Department of Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Responsible for the complete understanding and utilization of computer systems applicable to the department including basic maintenance and troubleshooting procedures that are conducted on a day to day basis
Qualification
Required
NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 0-2 years demonstrated relevant experience
NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 3-5 years demonstrated relevant experience
NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with a minimum 6 years demonstrated relevant experience
Preferred
MT / MLS (ASCP) Certification or equivalent
Additional Chemistry Or Blood Gas Analysis Experience
Working knowledge of blood gas analyzers
Experience using and maintaining hospital information and operating systems
Experience with various computer programs (Excel, EP Evaluator, etc.)
Benefits
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Generous leave
Health plans
State pension
Company
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
The hospital is part of the Stony Brook Medicine healthcare system and offers a full range of medical inpatient and outpatient services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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Megan Roughan
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