Specialty Laboratory Technologist

Job Title: Specialty Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days (8am - 4pm incl wknds & hol)

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Performs technical procedures in Molecular Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, and Flow Cytometry as outlined in the policy and procedure manual(s).
• Performs periodic/scheduled and as-needed maintenance on instrumentation/equipment. Maintains documentation including remedial action for problems encountered.
• Performs quality control and calibration procedures; verifies in laboratory information system; records on Levy-Jennings charts; signs QC logs.
• Ensures all required Quality Control and/or calibration procedures are completed and records are signed appropriately.
• Maintains all records as per regulatory requirements: card files, patient requisitions, LIS Documentation, statistical data.
• Consults with the Supervisor or Pathologist on important results, conflicting or out-of-range results. Notes inadequate volume and/or abnormal appearance of sample.
• Reviews all Critical Test results by repeat analysis if necessary, and communicates to Nursing Staff/Physician. Supervisor/Pathologist is notified in extreme cases. Enters details of Critical Value communication in LIS.
• Prioritizes work activities to meet established test result turnaround times. Notifies Supervisor if unable to perform a test or if it is delayed.
• Assists in Inventory Control to ensure adequate supplies (QC, reagents, calibrators, consumables) are available and reagents are stored properly. Supplies are dated appropriately when placed in use.
• Participates in other projects/duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Lab Management.
• Takes initiative in resolving instrument-related problems and finding alternate options for test processing.
• Uses available time to departmental advantage and assists where needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Observes Health Care System compliance policies.
• Participates in Competency and Proficiency testing programs, reports results to Supervisor.
• Observes all Safety procedures and precautions:
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., Lab Coats, gloves, mask, shield).
• Disposes of contaminated waste and samples as specified by the hospital and laboratory manual.
• Wears hospital ID badge at all times while on premises.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.S. in Medical Technology or equivalent education to meet NYS DOH technologist standards.
• ASCP preferred or NCA certification.
• Licensing: Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions).

Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience.