Clinical Laboratory Technologist

City/State:
Bronx, New York. Grant Funded:
No. Department:
Path - Rapid Response Lab. Einstein Bargaining Unit: 1199.

Work Shift:

Evening (12:00‑8:00pm). Work Days:
Alternate weekends. Scheduled

Hours:

12pm–8pm (7hours daily). Hourly Rate: $54.41.

• Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure.
• Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed.
• Review data prior to release.
• Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values.
• Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures.
• Prepare reagents, take inventory and advise supervisor as required.
• Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment.
• Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary.
• May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
• Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed.

• Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science; medical technology preferred.
• New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required. Applicants must obtain a provisional permit within the probationary period of three months for continued employment. Prior to obtaining the provisional permit, associates may not release any patient reports.
• Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center 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.