Laboratory Technologist 4-Chemistry

Duties & Responsibilities

• Purpose of Position: Supervises, directs, trains, assigns work to, establishes schedules for work completion, and reviews and evaluates work performance of personnel in a large laboratory or more than one small laboratory, performing tests and complex procedures in laboratory specialties and subspecialties.
• Examples Of Typical Tasks:
  • Performs routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures for diagnosis and treatment on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
  • Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, and performs quality control procedures.
  • Participates in internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing, as required by regulatory agencies.
  • Prepares packages, labels, standardizes laboratory media, reagents, and controls to ensure that the laboratory is adequately supplied.
  • Prepares reports, makes entries on charts, and maintains data and other records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required.
• At a higher level, performs the typical tasks of Assignment Level II:
  • Assists with complex analyses on laboratory specimens.
  • Participates in non-routine testing in connection with research programs in specialty and subspecialty areas, utilizing standard laboratory tests; makes minor modifications which are compliant with acceptable laboratory practices; and records all pertinent data in detail.
  • Maintains internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing, as required by regulatory agencies.
  • Maintains laboratory records and prepares reports.
  • Assists in on-the-job or classroom training of subordinates, new personnel, and other persons, as required.
  • Supervises subordinate employees.
• At a higher level, also performs the typical tasks of Assignment Level III:
  • Maintains a program of quality control and participates in a program of quality assurance.
  • Advises staff on appropriate methods and techniques.
  • Oversees the ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment as well as the preparation, packaging, labeling, and standardization of laboratory media and reagents; and records results and pertinent data of prepared products or oversees this function.
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of laboratory samples for use in simulated and split-sample proficiency testing of clinical and other laboratories, and follows-up by physical inspection of laboratory; submits written or electronic critique of test results.
  • May visit laboratories to ensure that laboratory policies and procedures are in compliance with City, State, and federal regulations, or to investigate public complaints; devises appropriate corrective action plans based on problematic findings.
  • Performs complex tests on specimens submitted to the laboratory, and records results on report forms, record books, and/or electronic form, as appropriate and required.
  • Answers written or oral inquiries regarding areas of specialty from hospital or laboratory personnel and other inquirers; represents the health care system in court and provides expert testimony on pertinent laboratory findings.
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of laboratory proficiency test programs.
  • Interviews applicants for the laboratories, and provides appropriate liaison between laboratory staff and those ultimately responsible for administrative policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.
• For Appointment to Levels IV and V: In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law.

Special Notes

• Qualifying experience is not limited to New York State.
• Candidates that are solely licensed or issued permits to practice as cytotechnologists or histotechnologists may only be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in a laboratory discipline/specialty appropriate to their license or permit.
• Candidates that are licensed or hold permits to practice as clinical laboratory technologists may be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in all laboratory disciplines/specialties.