Description:

Job Title:

Clinical Laboratory Technologist (4 Year Degree)

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Lab Director/Manager/Supervisor

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: Clinical Laboratory Technicians are not allowed to work without supervision. Clinical Laboratory Technologists are allowed to work without supervision. Performs and interprets testing for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. Utilizes established procedures and analyzes specimens using chemical, macroscopic & microscopic means via automated and manual methods as defined.

Job Results & Essential Functions

Demonstrates Proficiency

Maintains professional competencies, continuing education, and licensure.
Performs equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures, including troubleshooting. Expectations in troubleshooting include daily surveillance, implementation of remedial action, and documentation, as well as management notification if required.
Functions in the ordering and receiving of specimens for testing, while evaluating all elements for acceptability and accuracy.
Performs testing on blood, urine, stool, and body fluid specimens with accuracy, to include proficiency testing in each area of skill.
Performs compatibility testing for transfusion services and manages inventory of blood products to include ordering, documentation, & disposition.
Assists with audits and inspections.
Maintains clean work area.
Participates in inventory management practices.
Orders supplies for assigned departments or notifies management of inventory needs.
Assists Supervisor & Lab Manager in writing, reviewing, and updating procedures.
Performs other tasks as requested by Supervisor or Lab Manager.

Effective Collaboration that Helps Achieve Organizational Goals

Participates in department and/or system wide team dynamic initiatives.
Provides day-to-day support of workflow within the work unit; including disseminating information, assigning staff to cover for absences, providing technical assistance, providing training assistance to new employees, answering questions, and resolving problems as directed by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager.
Acts as a team player and works collaboratively within the team and organization.
Assists with developing priorities, goals, and action plans.
Responds to requests from Laboratory Manager.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assist with evaluation of programs and services.

Useful Suggestions for Process Improvement

Identifies better, faster, more efficient ways of doing tasks as well as eliminates unnecessary work and all non-value-added activities to enable a focus on work that generates greater value.
Responds to requests from Clinical Manager, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assist with evaluation of programs and services. Communicates with Supervisor regarding cost savings initiatives and planning.
Utilizes understanding of regulatory requirements to identify ways to improve process quality and compliance.

This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan as well as ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan, in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality, and department standards, etc.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

BS or AAS and limited permit or state licensure required.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Limited Permit or NYS licensure required

Physical Demands

Ability to solve practical problems and make responsible decisions.

Language Ability

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies. Ability to speak clearly to patients and staff, as well as physicians.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and make responsible decisions. Strong verbal, organizational and inter personal skills are required. Knowledge of medical terminology, the ability to multitask, critical thinking skills, proficiency in computer software & databases are necessary. Successful completion of on-site training/orientation process is required.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, and related waste.

St. James Hospital

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