Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job description

City/State: New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MNR Lab Operations Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Night Work Days: NIGHTS VARY Scheduled Hours: 12:30 AM-8:30 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $49.81 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here . Job Summary Perform laboratory tests pursuant to established and approved protocols, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Maintain equipment and records; perform quality control and quality assurance related to test performance. Essential Functions 1. Run tests on patient samples, provide report to the Physician and identify critical results. * Results do not have any errors. 2. Run three levels of controls, identifying and remediating QC problems. * Equipment runs smoothly, and issues are resolved in a timely manner. 3. Stain and read manual differentials, identify abnormal and bring them to attention of Physician. * Results are provided without errors. 4. Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance procedures. * Equipment runs smoothly and issues are resolved in a timely manner. 5. Draw blood samples from patients for analysis in onsite lab or to be sent out to other Montefiore or outside laboratories. Ensures correct patient, correct tubes for required tests, and disposes of needles and other supplies according to standards. * Correct samples are collected from the correct patient with each encounter and all supplies immediately disposed of following each procedure. Qualifications BS Preferred 4-6 years 5 years work experience Knowledge of principles and procedures to run laboratory testing. Knowledge of laboratory equipment. Clinical Laboratory Technologist OHS Annual Assessment OHS Fit Test Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.