Clinical Lab Technologist Central Lab

Full-time, non-exempt position within the ACE Associates bargaining unit.

About the role

Primary responsibility is to perform tests on body fluids to provide information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Proper handling of specimens, which will be analyzed at a later time, is imperative. The ability to organize work to ensure that priority testing is efficiently performed is required. Work will be performed while upholding guiding behaviors, standards, and adherence to Core Values.

Clinical Laboratory Technologists may also perform duties of Charge Technologists when called upon, provided they have six (6) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Charge Technologist duties include operational functions such as patient and QC review, log sheet review, emergency scheduling, communications to other hospital officials as well as laboratory leadership, instrument service deployment authorization, safety-related command, and other operational duties that require leadership action.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on body fluids to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Handle and prioritize specimens for timely analysis.
• Uphold laboratory standards, guiding behaviors, and Core Values.
• Perform Charge Technologist duties if qualified (6+ years of experience), including:
  • Patient and QC review.
  • Log sheet review.
  • Emergency scheduling.
  • Communication with hospital officials and laboratory leadership.
  • Authorization of instrument service deployment.
  • Safety-related command and other leadership actions.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Medical Technology or related discipline.
• Valid NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist limited permit or full NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (must be reflected within the NYS Office of Professions prior to starting).
• Clinical rotation from an accredited school in a hospital setting.
• Clinical laboratory work experience if acting as a Charge Technologist (as required by NYS).

Skills

• Able to work safely with infectious and/or hazardous materials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.

Schedule

• Evenings with weekend and holiday rotation.
• Hours: 15:00 to 23:00, with variable start times.
• Schedule flexibility is required.
• Ability and means to travel among CH sites may be required.

Working Conditions

• Normal heat, light, space, and safe working environment.
• Ability to work in stressful situations is required.