Specialty Laboratory Technologist

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, documenting remedial actions for encountered problems.
• Performs quality control and calibration procedures, verifies them in the laboratory information system, records on Levy-Jennings charts, and signs QC logs.
• Ensures all required Quality Control and/or calibration procedures are completed and signed off appropriately per shift/daily/monthly.
• Maintains all records as per regulatory requirements, including card files, patient requisitions, LIS documentation, and statistical data.
• Consults with the Supervisor or Pathologist on all important results, conflicting or out-of-range results, or inadequate sample volume/abnormal appearance.
• Reviews all Critical Test results by repeat analysis if necessary, communicates them to Nursing Staff/Physician, and enters details of communication in LIS. Notifies Supervisor/Pathologist in extreme cases.
• Prioritizes work activities to meet established test result turnaround times. Notifies Supervisor of any inability to perform a test or delays.
• Assists in Inventory Control to ensure adequate supplies (QC, reagents, calibrators, consumables) are available and reagents are stored properly (temperature sensitive).
• Dates supplies 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 based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned area.
• May perform other duties as assigned or when necessary.

Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in information management.
• Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies.
• Participates in Competency and Proficiency testing programs, reporting results back to the Supervisor.
• Observes all Safety procedures and precautions:
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment such as Lab Coats, gloves, mask, shield, etc.
• 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.
• Licensing: Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions).
• ASCP preferred or NCA certification.
• Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSHS-LT&T.