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, maintaining 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 per shift/daily/monthly etc.
• 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, and notes inadequate volume and/or abnormal sample appearance.
• Reviews all Critical Test results by repeat analysis if necessary and communicates them to Nursing Staff/Physician. Supervisor/Pathologist is notified in extreme cases. Enters the 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 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 departmental performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality.
• Observes Health Care Systems compliance policies.
• Participates in Competency and Proficiency testing programs and reports results to Supervisor.
• Observes all Safety procedures and precautions, including use of Personal Protective Equipment and proper disposal of contaminated waste and samples.
• 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.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the DOH / Office of Professions.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.
• Experience with Molecular Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, and Flow Cytometry.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ability to perform quality control and calibration procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for record keeping.
• Experience in managing Inventory Control of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Experience with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and laboratory safety procedures.
• Experience in performance improvement activities.
• Experience in competency and proficiency testing programs.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-1 year.
• Education: B.S. in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Licensing: Clinical Laboratory Technologist (DOH / Office of Professions).
• Certification: ASCP or NCA preferred.