Clinical Laboratory Specialist

4 weeks ago

Valhalla, United States WMCHealth Full time

Job Summary:


The Clinical Lab Technologist is responsible for performing specialized technical analyses of blood specimens leading to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the laboratory at Westchester Medical Center.


This role involves ensuring the receipt, recording, grouping and labeling of specimens and the communication of test results to the attending physician.


Responsibilities:



  • Conducts various types of clinical analyses in the core laboratory including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Special Hematology, manual testing and Coagulation on blood specimens, urine, body fluid and other specimen types.
  • Performs tests such as (but not limited to) Chemistry panels, thyroid testing, therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse, complete blood count (CBC) with differential, other hematology testing, Urinalysis with microscopic, PT/PTT testing, ROTEM analysis and other clinical tests.
  • Interprets test results, reviews and verifies result reports.
  • Operates automated or specialized equipment and performs maintenance or troubleshoots as needed.
  • Confers with attending or referral physician, nursing staff or other provider on test results, and ensures their immediate notification when the critical limits of specified test results are exceeded.
  • Provides technical assistance as needed in throughout the core laboratory.
  • Participates in validation studies in setting up new procedures and equipment.
  • Performs quality control testing, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies and defects.
  • Ensures the proper preparing, storing, dispensing and periodic evaluation of reagents to assure the accuracy and precision of test results.
  • May provide training to new technologists/technicians in the core laboratory.
  • Reads, understands and follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all tests, processes and testing platforms.
  • Reports and escalates any issues to the department supervisor.
  • Performs testing on proficiency samples in the same manner as patient samples.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:


This role requires 0-2 years experience as a clinical lab technologist, preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent experience is required.


The ideal candidate will possess a license and current registration as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department, or a limited permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or restricted license to practice clinical laboratory technology at Westchester Medical Center issued by the New York State Education Department.


The successful candidate will have good knowledge of the principles, techniques, procedures, instrumentation and safety precautions in the field of medical technology, as well as the ability to understand, follow and explain medical and technical instruction.


The candidate will also have the ability to provide technical consultation to physicians and nurses, implement quality control standards, read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, and use computer applications such as LIS systems, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software.


The ideal candidate will possess thoroughness, dependability, accuracy, sound professional judgment, and physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.


About Us:


Westchester Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in the region, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research and education.


We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and respect, and to providing our patients and staff with the best possible experience.


Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is shaping the future of healthcare.

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