Overview

Perform and report results on a variety of analytical tests and procedures of patient specimen samples according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and perform tests in at least three of the five subspecialties: chemistry, hematology, microbiology, diagnostic immunology, and/or blood bank.
• Coordinates multiple tasks with precision and flexibility, provides accurate precise test results within the minimum turnaround time establish for the laboratory.
• Operates various laboratory instruments involved in specimen testing and result reporting including performing all required quality control tests per shift or necessary.
• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adheres to IMC’s infection control policies: reports any spillage/contamination to manager.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies the lead laboratory technologist.
• Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policy and procedure, whenever test system is not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Adheres and complies with hospital and laboratory infection control policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in ongoing testing with the standards of accrediting agencies. Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as a patient specimen sample.
• Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance and improvement program.
• Documents all quality control activities, instrument procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Performs required maintenance of equipment and performs troubleshooting procedures necessary to correct situation.
• Prepare reports assigned by the supervisor of manager.
• Train students when necessary.
• Check inventory levels to maintain stock when needed.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science required.

Experience:

• No experience required but must possess license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Works cooperatively within department and other departments.
• Basic computer skills, and proficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions in a calm, productive, and flexible manner.

Licenses, Certifications:

• New York State licensure required.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.