Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Employer: Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital SocietyTitle: Clinical Laboratory TechnologistLocation: 1 Norton Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820Job Duties:•Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.•Evaluate specimens for acceptability for proper testing. Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.•Organize workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed. Verify accuracy and quality of results before reporting results.•Report test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.•Document special handling required for test results the meet outlying criteria.•Follow established procedures for laboratory quality control and report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor. Perform appropriate quality control for the test procedure.•Accurately analyze and evaluate QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.•Perform daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Perform calibration of equipment as required and document calibration. Perform maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.•Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Notify the supervisor if unable to solve the problem. Follow established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures and resolve patient specimen problems. Immediately notify supervisor when unable to solve problems.•Perform phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure.•Perform competency testing and participate in continuing education programs.•Oversee completion of incident reports, amend data forms, investigate and resolve problems regarding specimen integrity. •Contact ER with any instrument or testing problems, notify lab manager and affiliate hospitals as needed.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Technology.License from NYS ED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or licensure eligible with a limited permit or limited license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts and weekends as business needs require.Possible travel to local network laboratories. The salary range for this position is $62,712 - $94,078.40.Submit resume to https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/11593?lang=en-us

Minimum Salary: 62,712 Maximum Salary: 94,078.40 Salary Unit: Yearly