Clinical Laboratory Technologist I - BMC Lab

About the role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and any other tests or procedures conducted by a clinical laboratory, as defined by Title Five of Article Five of the New York State public health law.
• Provides prompt and accurate laboratory test results and/or prepares products for transfusion in support of patient care.
• Maintains equipment and records, and performs quality assurance activities related to examination performance, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, as determined by the department.
• Correlates knowledge and understanding of theory to independently solve problems and answer questions.
• May be assigned responsibility to direct, review, and/or verify work of other clinical laboratory personnel and/or students.
• Performs and verifies (reports) laboratory tests and/or prepares products for transfusion on acceptable specimens to obtain accurate data in accordance with established procedures and protocols and in a timely manner.
• Performs quality control (QC) processes and proficiency testing (PT) as assigned.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and/or supplies and documentation required in performance of job responsibilities.
• Follows all institution and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Directs, reviews, and/or verifies work of other clinical laboratory personnel, students, and/or nursing staff as assigned.
• Any Clinical Laboratory Technologist meeting NYSDOH qualifications of supervisor (part 58 of 10 NYCR, section 1.4) may be required to perform supervisory functions in the absence of the regular supervisor.
• Performs other duties within their scope of practice as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Qualified as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in accordance with New York State Department of Health Regulations, required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in standard laboratory methodologies, required

License / Certification

• Licensure by NYSED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required, or licensure-eligible with a limited permit or limited license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician with full licensure received before expiration of limited/provisional permit, required
• Limited and/or Provisional Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination which must be taken within two years from the issuance of a limited permit
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other nationally recognized certification, preferred

Skills

• Accountability
• Computer Skills
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interacting with People
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking.
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, visual acuity, seeing/monitor/computer use.

Hazards

• Frequent chemical, bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time to time, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match

Pay

• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
• Pay Range Minimum: USD $35.33/Hr.
• Pay Range Maximum: USD $52.99/Hr.