Following the laboratory’s pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintaining records of these tests
Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Adhering to the laboratory’s quality assurance procedures, including documenting all:
Quality control activities including quality control testing and calibrations
Instrument and equipment verifications
Maintenance and preventative maintenance
Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Identifying and documenting problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifying the supervisor, assistant director or director and documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Ensures the accuracy and quality of all results from pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
Notifies and documents clinicians and patient units of all critical values and maintains the laboratory STAT turn around time requirements.
Participates in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and Joint Commission.
Maintains 12 Continuing Education credits per year.
Understands and participates in standard operating procedures, proficiency testing, inspection audits, quality program including reporting non-conformances.
Evaluates test results for abnormalities and confirms those results per department protocols where required under supervision by a CLS or technical Supervisor
Participates in validations, training, and competency assessments as required.
Responsible for inventory management of lot numbers, expiration dates, labeling, and QC requirement.
Completes all annual mandatory training, in-services, and ongoing education as required.
Microbiology – Performs Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Susceptibilities, and Molecular testing under supervision by a CLS or technical Supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned under supervision by a CLS or technical Supervisor
Education & Experience Requirements
Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician License required
A minimum Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science with one year of relevant hospital experience.
Core Competencies
Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance
Troubleshooting skills
Communication skills both verbal and written
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Primary Population Served
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Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (> 65 years)
☒All populations
Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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