Clinical Laboratory Technologist 224466

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Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one 1 year of service in their present position with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six 6 months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one 1 year from date of suspension. Parttime Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to fulltime vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three 3 months for fulltime employees and four 4 months for parttime employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes.

Montefiore Medical Centers Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood urine and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology the Division maintains millions of dollars of stateoftheart automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals nursing homes the Montefiore Medical Group faculty practices and voluntary physicians offices at more than 40 sites.
The Clinical Lab Technologist will perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintain equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Use independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary.

Responsibilities:
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 and 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

Qualifications:
Position requires at least a Bachelors 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 the provisional permit within the probationary period of three month 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

This position is located at the Moses campus in the Microbiology Lab. The hours are 5:00 PM 1:30 AM with alternate weekends.

Enjoy the rewards of working in the Lab at Montefiore. There will be a $5000.00 sign on bonus for the selected applicant.

Department: Pathology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular FullTime Address: 111 East 210th Street Bronx
Shift: Evening Scheduled Hours: 5 PM1:30 AM Req ID: 224466Salary Range/Pay Rate:$51.69

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