Specialty Laboratory Technologist

Specialty Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

Full Time/Nights (Midnight - 8am incl wknds & hol)

Mount Sinai Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Performs technical procedures in Molecular Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, and Flow Cytometry.
• Performs periodic/scheduled and as-needed maintenance on instrumentation/equipment, maintaining documentation and remedial actions.
• Performs quality control and calibration procedures, verifying results in the laboratory information system, recording on Levy-Jennings charts, and signing QC logs.
• Ensures all required Quality Control and/or calibration procedures are completed and appropriately signed for per shift/daily/monthly requirements.
• Maintains all records as per regulatory requirements, including card files, patient requisitions, LIS documentation, and 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 samples.
• Reviews all Critical Test results, performing repeat analysis if necessary, and communicating them to Nursing Staff/Physician. Notifies Supervisor/Pathologist in extreme cases. Enters Critical Value communication details in LIS.
• 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). 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.
• Utilizes available time effectively and assists where needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality.
• Observes Health Care System compliance policies.
• Participates in Competency and Proficiency testing programs.
• Observes all Safety procedures and precautions, including using Personal Protective Equipment (Lab Coats, gloves, mask, shield) 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 meeting NYS DOH technologist standards.
• NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.